US Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits
Employer Summary
VA offers a robust package of Professional, Insurance, Financial and Retirement Benefits that is unmatched in the private sector. For travel positions, benefits may vary based on the length and type of appointment.
- An outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose are available to VA employees.
- VA is proud to offer salaries that are competitive with the private sector.
- We know that a well-rested medical staff has a direct impact on producing positive patient outcomes. As such, we’ve gone through great lengths to provide employees with a superior work/life balance.
- We understand that continuous learning is essential to medical professionals and encourage VA employees to pursue higher education by offering comprehensive education support programs.
Employee Benefit Reviews
Most Commented
- Health Insurance (225 comments)
“Many plans available, but most have high deductibles and you have to be careful about coverge for hospital stays.”
- Vacation & Paid Time Off (136 comments)
“You often do not get a chance to take time off because of overwork and required duties.”
- Retirement Plan (80 comments)
“Used to be good, but then their systems got hacked. Security is an issue.”
- US Department of Veterans AffairsDec 17, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Everything is covered: Health, retirement, long-term care, insurance, and leave. If you are short on sick leave, you may apply for a donation program (hopefully you’ve gained some good karma along the way to have other employees donate to you!).
- US Department of Veterans AffairsDec 11, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Five day telework offered in CBA.
- US Department of Veterans AffairsDec 06, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
With all federal insurance programs, you are limited in some ways when you are trying to use your insurance.
- US Department of Veterans AffairsDec 02, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Thrift Savings Plan, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, ample leave time, FMLA
- US Department of Veterans AffairsNov 30, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Inclusive benefits package provided by the VA
- US Department of Veterans AffairsDec 13, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
The best part of this company was the amount of vacation you can get.
- US Department of Veterans AffairsNov 29, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Many options for health insurance, which you can take with you after retirement.
- US Department of Veterans AffairsDec 12, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
The Health Savings Plan does not roll over, it's use or lose (which should be illegal, because it is not their money, it's yours and the balance should be returned to you). Family Leave can be tricky and training (required online courses) is likely to be done on your time and dime because many are overworked. Medical staff are highly paid, but many others have had pay cuts to balance budgets.
- US Department of Veterans AffairsNov 27, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
No added bonuses as a RN
- US Department of Veterans AffairsDec 09, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
if you don't use the time off, you lose it
Benefits Summary
List based on reports from current and former employees. It may not be complete.
Insurance, Health & Wellness
- CheckmarkHealth Insurance (473)
- CheckmarkDental Insurance (131)
- CheckmarkFlexible Spending Account (FSA) (116)
- CheckmarkVision Insurance (127)
- CheckmarkHealth Savings Account (HSA) (113)
- CheckmarkLife Insurance (130)
- CheckmarkSupplemental Life Insurance (109)
- CheckmarkDisability Insurance (93)
- Occupational Accident Insurance
- CheckmarkHealth Care On-Site (72)
- CheckmarkMental Health Care (96)
- CheckmarkRetiree Health & Medical (108)
- CheckmarkAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (99)
Financial & Retirement
- CheckmarkPension Plan (422)
- Checkmark401K Plan (423)
- CheckmarkRetirement Plan (460)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- CheckmarkPerformance Bonus (89)
- Stock Options
- Equity Incentive Plan
- Supplemental Workers' Compensation
- Charitable Gift Matching
Family & Parenting
- CheckmarkMaternity & Paternity Leave (347)
- CheckmarkWork From Home (77)
- Fertility Assistance
- Dependent Care
- Adoption Assistance
- CheckmarkChildcare (42)
- CheckmarkReduced or Flexible Hours (87)
- CheckmarkMilitary Leave (125)
- CheckmarkFamily Medical Leave (132)
- CheckmarkUnpaid Extended Leave (106)
Vacation & Time Off
- CheckmarkVacation & Paid Time Off (469)
- CheckmarkSick Days (147)
- CheckmarkPaid Holidays (135)
- CheckmarkVolunteer Time Off (47)
- Sabbatical
- CheckmarkBereavement Leave (101)
Perks & Discounts
- CheckmarkEmployee Discount (85)
- Free Lunch or Snacks
- CheckmarkEmployee Assistance Program (128)
- CheckmarkGym Membership (43)
- CheckmarkCommuter Checks & Assistance (76)
- Pet Friendly Workplace
- CheckmarkMobile Phone Discount (85)
- Company Car
- CheckmarkCompany Social Events (74)
- CheckmarkTravel Concierge (30)
- CheckmarkLegal Assistance (61)
Professional Support
- CheckmarkDiversity Program (107)
- CheckmarkJob Training (120)
- CheckmarkProfessional Development (109)
- Apprenticeship Program
- CheckmarkTuition Assistance (98)
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