Hospital Benefits
Posted By: sm on 2007-06-14
In Reply to: I just spoke with the recruiter today. - Me2
The hospital benefits differ depending on each individual hospital, but they are less expensive in general. For my hospital, medical insurance is about $200 per month for the most expensive PPO for family.
I do know that if you are looking into one of the hospital employee positions, you have to live in a state compatible with who the hospital accepts, i.e. usually that state and the states surrounding it. I believe it has something to do with the state tax withholding, so not everyone will be able to work for the hospital directly. Make sure you ask about it though with the recruiter. They did the same thing to me (tried to push the Diskriter position), even when I specifically applied for the hospital position. Good luck
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Boy, would I do it for the benefits only ! Hospital, where are you ? nm
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Hospital concerns for benefits.
Many MTSO's are hiring only ICs now with no no benefits given. Now given these are mostly smaller company's. But why don't the hospitals form their own and contract out. That's basically what some of the smaller MTSO's are. They use the hospitals equipment. I work for a small rural hospital as an independent contractor. I worked inhouse for 2 years doing their Basic 4 and radiology reports. For family reasons I was planning to leave but they offered to send me home to work. Since my husband had medical benefits, I did not miss the benefits at the hospital. But this situation worked out fine since I had a sick child that I was paying daycare for when he was not even there but home sick. Ten years later, I am still working at home for the same hospital. Hospital's work has grown and I am not willing to work so much now. The hospital thought about hiring a MTSO but decided not to after they found out what they charged. Which was about 3 times what I did. They hired part-time Transcriptionist themselves to cover what I could not do. So, to all those below who thinks it wound not benefit the hospitals, here's one story where everyone benefits.
Even hospital benefits are sky high
I work full-time at a hospital and basic family coverage without dental or vision is over $300.00 a month out of the employee's pocket, around $65 for single.
That is exactly why hospital outsource so they do not have to pay out benefits, but..
You would at least think we were worth some decent benefits, good insurance at the very least but I guess if you work at home, you dont get sick LOL.. Point well taken as I have worked in a hospital and that was exactly why they outsourced. The hospital budget did not allow for any more employees.
Any companies out there that offer the hospital benefits besides Diskriter
I currently work in-house a hospital but they do not have at-work positions and I would like ot work at home so I wondered if there were other companies and/hospitals that hire at-home MTs with full benefits....besides Diskriter as I have not heard a lot of good news about them and it makes me nervous to apply.
Agree somewhat. I have done transcripion at a hospital and we did have benefits for PT status.
You just acrue it at a different rate but I certainly never had them take back all of my PTO I had earned when my status fell to less than FT. I even earned PTO time but just less per pay period, but to each his own. They do it because they can.
I'd do it in a heartbeat. You'll never beat a hospital's benefits or job security.
I like the idea of going to my job every day, doing it well, and being done with it. You are not penalized pay-wise if you dont happen to meet your line count and the incentives are nice. I'd say jump from that sinking ship and jump aboard job security.
There's no comparison in being a hospital employee with benefits working rotating weekend and IC
Initially what made being an IC worth sacrificing benefits was having a flexible schedule. I have read the laws and have done research. An independent contractor is not obligated to a set schedule and this definitely includes holidays and weekends. So what if this is a 24/7 business? How many hospital workers do you know that work every weekend with no benefits?? Nada! I knew student nurses who chose 24 hours every weekend so they could go to school thru the week, but they were compensated quite well at 40 hours with full benefits.
A company may hire a lot of misinformed ICs for Sun-Th and Tues - Sat schedules, but by law they are pushing the envelope. ICs need to remind these companies what the legal definition of an IC is. I'm sure they remember that we don't receive benefits. They want it both ways. If I'm going to be an IC with the only benefit being flexibility, there's no way I'm giving that up!
A national I worked for, which I won't name (squid)tried that on us after taking over our company. They even used scare tactics. We still didn't get on every weekend. There was nothing they could do and they knew it.
Diskriter off off offshores - and on some hospital accounts - they have not informed the hospital
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Jewish is the main hospital, St. Mary's is another hospital under their management. (nm)
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First for hospital, then outsourced still on same hospital work
and believe it or not, the hospital was so much easier. Had worked at the hospital for 11 years before they outsourced and then worked another 3+ years for the company they outsourced to. What a difference! The company had so many rules and regulations you could hardly keep up with them all, thousands of them, on the same account, mind you. The higher ups would not leave you alone, constant IMs about any and all. I have gotten to the age where I do not need all that and walked the other week. Have scheduled testing with another hospital for this month. Hope I make the cut, love the hospital work 1000 times more than a company.
Also looking into them. Do they have benefits?
TIA. 
How are the benefits and
do they pay according to experience, i.e. will they match what you are making elsewhere if they have more work than one can handle lately if one tests high with them? If you know, please tell.
DSG benefits
Quoted me at over $1000 per month for two people. Needless to say, did not take it!
Same here! What benefits?
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? Benefits
What health insurance benefits does KS have? I have heard they are not paying anything toward it and it is very expensive.
Benefits
I just put in a call today as I am looking for benefits now as my husband was just laid off. I can take Unicare for $354 per month until January 1st when Blue Cross/Blue Shield kicks in. The cost on that is $256 per month (my share) as Keystrokes picks up 25% of the employee portion. Seems to be average as that is around what my husband paid at his old company.
Benefits
SAAAWEEET!!  I LOVE KEYSTROKES!! Just when you think they were the best... THEY GET BETTER!!!
No benefits necessary
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How about FT with benefits?
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Benefits
I think Cymed is worth looking at. They have a few different options and deductibles so you can try and find a fit with your needs. Also it is BC/BS, plus dental and vision. Not sure how their costs compare to others out there, but no matter where you go the cost of benefits has gone through the roof unless you can actually hook up with a hospital. Good luck.
PS - got many more benefits where I went
LOL - much, much better.
How about benefits?
Medical, PTO, etc. TIA.
Benefits
Do they provide benefits?
Benefits
For health insurance, all the plans had fairly high deductibles. The lowest deductible and most expensive to the employee was $1500 up to $3000. Dental seemed to be basic. Also, they don't kick in until 1st of the month after your 90-day probationary period, assuming you are meeting your production. Didn't stay long enough to qualify.
FN benefits
I really don't see what ALL the hullabaloo is about regarding FutureNet and whether they offer this or that as far as benefits, DD or whatever. As an independent contractor, if you have to get health insurance for yourself and dependents, look at the cost as a tax deduction for heaven's sake.
To be eligibile for DD, you have to CONSISTENTLY make 14K lines a pay period and I for one, would much RATHER pay the extra $25 and know that my check is going to get to me by 12 noon the next day. You will receive an email with the tracking # etc, the Thursday before.
Take into consideration too, that there are a LOT of services out there that do NOT offer benefits or direct deposit. I have been in this business 25 years, and I for one, LOVE the flexibility of being able to work for a service when I want to, and not having to work someone's set schedule, just because of benefits or whatever. It's a choice that YOU and only YOU can make.
No benefits. IC only. nm
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Benefits
No more than anywhere now a days and definitely cheaper than trying to get them on your own. Benefits have gone through the roof pretty much everywhere.
benefits
The way I see it is I will pay nearly $400-500 out of every check for benefits? Is that true?
benefits
thats about right
Benefits
Where are you coming up with that figure? Is that for a full family?
benefits
Yes that's for a full family. I got that from some information I was given by them.
Benefits
Hi, I work there too and that's about right for a family plan, if my recollection is right. The insurance is not too bad for just the employee but when you add husb or kids it get up there, but then again it seems to be like that at most places nowdays. I think their plan/coverage is pretty good though. I have been lucky and have been covered by my husband's policy and the kids are grown now, so I don't need to buy the coverage, you can also buy disability/life ins plans, etc. Other benefits are paid days off, but that takes years to accrue that and extra pay on holidays, etc. (but everyone is required to work 4 hours on the holiday) I have always worked partime at physicians office or else as an IC, so I never had benefits anywhere and have always worked 6-7 days a week and holidays as an IC (only time I could get caught up was on the holidays). The only thing I benefit from now is the extra holiday pay, and they do have 401-K and match a limited amount which is nice. Hope this helps.. talk to your contact person if you have questions, they can probably answer them in more detail. Good luck.
Benefits
Are there any companies that offer benefits that aren't a joke. I have talked to a few offering insurance but the premiums are ridiculous, I could get just as cheap on my own.....
benefits
The benefits ARE good, but you definitely earn them. If ESLs don't make you crazy, you'll like it there. Me, after tearing my hair out for awhile, took a lower-paying job elsewhere with easier dictators and actually bring home more $$$ now, but not good benefits. It's a trade-off.
NO BENEFITS
There are no benefits at all at this time, but it is in the workings.
benefits
Does anyone know of a company who offers part-time benefits?
no benefits.
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How's the benefits
Are the benefits at Medware costly or reasonable? I went to work for Diskriter, but was trying to choose between Medware and Diskriter. I chose Diskriter because they gave me the low down on their insurance costs.
Benefits
I don't believe Amphion offers medical benefits for P/T.
benefits
any company out there with decent benefits with decent deductibles and rates?
Benefits
Anyone willing to share their benefit information? This is such a big part of a job now a days and I would love to see companies that actually have a good package (are there any?) get the recognition.
Benefits
Thanks to all who replied. It sounds like the bottom line is benefits are a rarity in the MT world. I just don't get how we are supposedly in such demand, but salaries keep dropping and benefits are a joke.
Benefits
The benefits are awesome!!!! The insurance costs are just unbelievable. I cover myself and my children on vision, dental, and health and it's less than 130 biweekly I believe. The vacation/sick leave allowance is pretty good too!
The benefits are okay, better than
some and not as good as others. There are several health insurance options and some cost way more than others, it depends on the coverage you want. I find it very hard to get a good line count with this company because I have a lot of difficult accents and poor speakers, nitpick on the QA, and not paid for spaces. This is definitely the lowest line count per hour I have ever made with any company.
Benefits?
Don't work there for 90 days before you find out their only benefit is medical care, and it's a worthless policy. Get the details up front, before you start working.
no benefits
I dont know any place that offers benefits for pt.
Wished I did.
Benefits
After a year, you will be eligible for medical benefits and 2 weeks of vacation time. The pay is great. I make a ton of money there, have an awesome account, and I plan on being there for a long time.
Benefits
I just got a call from Keystrokes. What kind of benefits package do they offer? I couldn't find it on their website. Thanks.
BENEFITS FOR IC
Well, for me it is easy because I am married to a guy with killer benefits and I am included. If I was alone I think I would have to provide my own and that would be expensive. I think a few companies have some okay deals, like Prudential, and I just got a flyer from Costco because I have a business membership. I could go through them, I think, if I wanted benes for a small business. Or, you could work for a national company that withholds and pays benes, but you stay home in your house and not drive to work! You still could have all the good stuff like being in your own environment and have them do your taxes and pay benes. They would own you a little more I guess, but you could probably live with that. Maybe we should start a big co-op and buy our benefits together so we could get a discount! One more con I forgot before was that my business does take up an entire room in my house that if I went out to work I could use for other things! One more pro is that I can cram a lot of hours into my days and then have more days off. Just do five or six days of work in in four and there you are with three days off!
THEY definitely have benefits
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