New Hire Information

Welcome to AdventHealth!

We’re excited to support you on your first days and weeks as you join our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. This page gives you everything you need to understand your benefit eligibility, what starts on Day One, what you must complete within 10 days and where to get support.

At AdventHealth, you’re joining a team committed to whole‑person care — supporting your body, mind and spirit so you can thrive at work and at home.

Benefits Available on Day One

From your first day, you have access to resources that support your health, well-being and future. Here’s what’s available right away:

  • Automatically Active on Your Hire Date

    • AHRP 403(b) Retirement Plan — You’ll be automatically enrolled at 4% on your hire date to help you start saving for the future. If you do not want to participate, you can opt out within your first 35 days.
    • PTO Accrual — Paid Time Off begins right away so you can take time when you need it.
    • Employer-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance — Available at no cost to full-time team members for added peace of mind.
    Discover Your Retirement Benefits

  • Available Anytime — No Waiting Period

    • Lyra Mental Health — Six free therapy or coaching sessions per person, per year.
    • Guild Education — Education benefits that begin Day One to help you grow your career.
    • Team Member Discount Program (PerkSpot) — Exclusive discounts on everyday purchases.
    • Adoption Assistance — Full-time team members may receive reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses up to $10,000 (taxable).
    Your Well-Being Benefits

  • New Hire PTO Advance

    At the end of your first pay period, you'll receive a 24‑hour advance of PTO to help with immediate or unexpected needs.

    Because you receive PTO in advance, the amount credited each pay period during your first year is adjusted so your total annual PTO accrual remains the same.

    Review the PTO Schedule

Getting Started

  • Who Is Eligible

    Team members are eligible for benefits if they are full‑time, part‑time or per diem (for select benefits). Eligible dependents include:

    • Your legal spouse
    • Biological, adopted, foster, stepchildren or children under a QMCSO up to age 26
    • Children over age 26 with a qualifying disability

  • When Benefits Begin

    You may enroll up to 14 days before your start date or within 10 days of your initial hire date (or date you become benefits eligible) to select your benefits.

    Many benefits — like retirement, PTO accrual and Basic Life/AD&D for full‑time team members — begin automatically on your hire date.

  • Dependent Verification Required

    You must upload required plan approved documentation (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) when enrolling dependents.

Your First Weeks Roadmap

Week 1 — Get Set Up & Complete Enrollment

  1. Finish your benefit elections in Workday (within 10 days of hire)
    This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, optional supplemental insurance plans and beneficiary designations.

  2. Upload dependent verification documents
    Make sure documents are clear, valid and uploaded promptly to avoid delays in coverage.

  3. Register your AdventHealth online account
    This unlocks:
    • Video visits
    • Test results
    • Messaging with care advocates
    • Appointment management

  1. Download essential apps:
    • Workday – benefits, PTO balances, pay
    • AdventHealth – virtual care, prescriptions, scheduling
    • Aetna (if electing medical)
    • VSP, Delta Dental or other vendor apps as needed

  1. Explore ALEX (Benefit Advisor)
    Confirm your benefit choices feel right for your needs.
View My Medical Plan Options View HSA/FSA Options
Weeks 2–3 — Explore Your Benefits

  1. Schedule preventive appointments
    Annual physical, routine labs and age‑appropriate screenings are all $0 in-network. This is a great time to make sure you’re established with your PCP.

  2. Set up your HSA or FSA account with Optum Financial, if applicable
    • Add banking info for reimbursements
    • Review eligible expenses

  1. Activate your pharmacy profile with AdventHealth Rx Plus Pharmacy
    Confirm your home address, refill methods and set up mail‑order delivery preferences.

  2. Review and bookmark your support resources:

  1. Explore your educational benefits
    Log into Guild Education and review eligible degree and certificate programs that start Day One.

  2. Take your Well‑Being Health Assessment (WebMD)
    Start earning incentives early in the plan year.
Week 4 — Setting Yourself Up for Success

  1. Review your benefits confirmation statement in Workday.
    Make sure all benefit elections processed correctly and dependents show “approved.”

  2. Confirm your Aetna ID card and Rx card are in your wallet or mobile apps.
    Most are now digital-only; ensure they're downloaded.

  3. Check that your PTO balance reflects the 24‑hour new‑hire advance.
    If not, create a Workday Help case.

  4. Map out your preventive care schedule for the year.
    For example: physical in Q1, dental cleanings every 6 months, vision exam annually.

  5. Set up retirement contribution increases.
    If you're contributing less than you'd like, plan incremental increases.
Visit Workday View Retirement Plans

This site summarizes the programs and benefits available to employees and their eligible dependents. Official plan documents, policies and certificates of insurance that contain the details, conditions, maximum benefit levels and restrictions on benefits govern our benefits program. In case of a conflict between this site and the official documents, the official documents prevail. The information on this site isn't a guarantee of benefits. AdventHealth reserves the right to modify or terminate its employee benefit plans and programs at any time for any reason.