Well-being

You can receive reimbursement toward approved educational expenses (up to $2,500 per calendar year for full-time team members; up to $1,500 for part-time team members). The maximum annual dollar amount is based on the year that the funds are reimbursed. PRNs and contractors are not eligible. 

To be reimbursed, all educational programs must be related to your current job or an established career path within Piedmont. Only courses that are part of your eligible degree program, taken after acceptance into the program, are eligible for reimbursement. No pre-requisite courses, even if those courses earn college credit, are eligible as part of this program. Pre-requisite courses are defined as courses that must be taken prior to acceptance into a degree program. Certificates are not eligible for coverage through this program at any time.

All classes related to an undergraduate degree must be completed with a minimum grade equivalent of C- or better. All classes related to a graduate degree must be completed with a minimum grade equivalent of B- or better. Classes that are based on a pass/fail grading system must be completed with a passing grade. Classes in which you receive an incomplete, withdrawal, or equivalent grade are ineligible.

More details can be found on the Piedmont Empowered intranet.

To apply:

Bright Horizons administers our Education Assistance Program. To apply, log in to EdAssist.

• First-time users will need to establish an EdAssist account in order to submit an application. Applications should be submitted prior to the class start date or up to 30 days after the class start date. Applications will not be accepted more than 30 days after the class start date. Applications will be reviewed for policy compliance by the program administrator before forwarding the application to the team member’s manager for final approval.
• For assistance, contact Bright Horizons at piedmontservice@edassist.com.

Piedmont provides access to a streamlined process for applying for student loan relief under the U.S. Department of Education Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). This additional support throughout the application process is provided by Summer, via Fidelity, and is available to you for $50 per year.

The PSLF is a federal program that is designed to encourage and reward those in public service jobs with a unique opportunity to have federal loan balances forgiven, tax free. To learn more about the program, read the overview handout and view the checklist before completing your application.

As part of the application, your employment with Piedmont will need to be verified by the U.S. Government. When completing the employment verification step, input the following details:

• Employer name: Piedmont Healthcare, Inc
• Employer contact first name: Piedmont Healthcare
• Employer contact last name: Benefits
• Employer contact email: Benefits@Piedmont.org

Once approved, learn more about the required payment plan and how you can keep up with payments.

Piedmont is excited to partner with Perks at Work, the selected provider for our free employee discount program. Perks at Work uses the buying power of all team members to help you find the perks that matter to you.

Save on large purchases like electronics and travel, as well as everyday items like groceries and apparel. Whether you’re booking a weekend getaway or buying a laptop, Perks at Work negotiates with thousands of merchants to offer value and a pricing advantage as part of a private network. Plus, Perks at Work provides access to free fitness and education courses for children and adults.

Create your Perks at Work account (first-time users must register using your personal email address and follow the instructions on screen).

• Piedmont’s Count Me In team member giving program is designed to help our people fulfill our promise to make a positive difference in every life we touch. 
• Team members can choose to support the Piedmont programs or services in communities across Georgia that are most important to them. 
• Through Piedmont’s Count Me In, team members can donate via tax deductible, bi-weekly payroll deductions to the Sharing Club (a hardship fund for any current team member suffering from a personal or financial catastrophe). 
• Find more information about Piedmont’s Count Me In on the Piedmont Empowered intranet. 

Piedmont provides access to the Truist Momentum financial program, free of charge to team members. This program is designed to help you gain financial confidence and focus on what matters most—your values, not just your money.

The Truist Momentum financial program is built on “8 Pillars” to help you create a sound financial future. You can begin using the Truist Momentum financial program today. Follow these steps:

• Go to TruistMomentum.com
• Enter your name and personal email address
• Enter the registration code: piedmont
• Enter a unique password and click Register
• You’re all set! Start working through the videos, modules and activities on the My Education page

For more information on this program, visit the Piedmont Empowered intranet.

Fidelity offers programs, tools and resources through their Learn Library to help you manage your personal finances.

This includes on-demand webinars for:

• Creating a Budget: This workshop outlines the three components of building a sound budget and tips for putting your plan into action and staying on track.
• Managing a Budget: This workshop provides strategies, tools and tips that can help you take control of your spending, savings and debt.

For contact information and additional details about Fidelity, visit the Piedmont Empowered intranet.

• The online EstateGuidance® tool through New York Life Group Benefit Solutions allows you or your family members to easily write a last will and testament, a living will and documents outlining wishes for final arrangements.
• EstateGuidance® walks you through the process by guiding you through a series of questions and breaking down each step into easy-to-understand terms.
• To get started, call 800-344-9752.

• The New York Life Secure Travel program offers pre-trip planning, assistance while traveling and emergency medical transportation benefits for travel 100 miles or more from home.
• Services are available 24/7/365
• Learn more or review the Secure Travel Program FAQs.