2026 traveler benefits
2025 traveler benefits
New hire
Coverage for medical, dental, and vision is effective on the start date of the assignment. Coverage for voluntary products elected begins the first of the month following the start date.
Coverage end
Coverage for all benefits ends on the end date of the assignment. Travelers may take up to 26 days off between assignments as long as the next assignments contract was signed prior to the current contract ending. In the event coverage is terminated or there are greater than 26 days between assignments, COBRA may be elected for medical, dental, vision and EAP coverage.
Medical Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
$2,000 PPO
$4,000 PPO
$6,750 PPO
Deductible (single/ family)
$2,000/ $4,000
$4,000/ $8,000
$6,750/ $13,500
Coinsurance (Your cost after deductible)
20%
0%
0%
Out-of-pocket (single/ family)
$4,000/ $8,000
$5,000/ $10,000
$6,750/ $13,500
Co-pays (Office/ Specialist/ UC/ ER/ Telehealth)
$30/ $75/ $60/ $250/ $0
DED./ COINS/ $0
DED./ COINS/ $0
RX co-pays (generic/ preferred/ non-preferred/ specialty) after $250 individual/$500 family deductible
$15/ $45/ $70/ $250
$15/ $45/ $70/ $250
$15/ $45/ $70/ $250
Weekly premiums
Employee Only
$66.91
$41.40
$21.56
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner
$168.17
$113.87
$78.15
Employee + Child(ren)
$135.26
$93.16
$61.98
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner + Child(ren)
$245.43
$172.52
$123.95
Dental Ameritas
High plan
Low plan
Deductible (single/ family) WAIVED FOR TYPE 1
$25/ $75
$50/ $150
Type 1
100%
100%
Type 2
100%
80%
Type 3
60%
50%
Calendar Max
$1,500
$1,000
Orthodontia
Lifetime max (child & adult)
$1,500
N/A
Comprehensive Hearing Exam
$75 allowance
Hearing Aid Maximum Benefit
Year 1
$250
Year 2
$375
Year 3+
$500
Weekly premiums
Employee Only
$3.02
$2.43
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner
$7.78
$6.27
Employee + Child(ren)
$9.29
$7.49
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner + Child(ren)
$13.29
$10.72
Vision Ameritas
Annual Exam
$0
Lenses
$10
Contacts/ Frames
Up to $150
UV & Scratch Resistance Coating
$0
Frequencies
(Exams/ Lenses/ Frames)
12/12/12; Based on date of service
Weekly premiums
Employee Only
$0.93
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner
$1.88
Employee + Child(ren)
$1.80
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner + Child(ren)
$3.27
This website briefly summarizes Fusion Medical Staffing’s benefit plans. The plan documents and insurance policies contain the detailed terms of those plans and prevail in the event of any conflict.
Medical Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
$1,500 PPO
$3,500 high-deductible plan
Deductible (single/ family) WAIVED FOR TYPE 1
$25/ $75
Content
Type 1
100%
100%
Type 2
100%
80%
Type 3
60%
50%
Calendar Max
$1,500
$1,000
Orthodontia
Lifetime max (child & adult)
$1,500
n/a
Comprehensive Hearing Exam
$75 allowance
Hearing Aid Maximum Benefit
Year 1
$250
Year 2
$375
Year 3+
$500
Bi-weekly premiums
Employee Only
$5.64
$4.87
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner
$11.62
$10.04
Employee + Child(ren)
$13.87
$11.98
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner + Child(ren)
$19.86
$17.15
Vision Ameritas
Annual Exam
$0
Lenses
$10
Contacts/Frames
Up to $130
UV & Scratch Resistance Coating
$0
Frequencies
(Exams/ Lenses/ Frames)
12/12/12; Based on date of service
Bi-weekly premiums
Employee Only
$1.43
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner
$2.62
Employee + Child(ren)
$2.50
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner + Child(ren)
$4.55
Medical Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Deductible (single/ family)
Coinsurance (Your cost after deductible)
Out-of-pocket (single/ family)
Co-pays (Office/ Specialist / UC/ ER/ Telehealth)
RX co-pays (generic/ preferred/ non-preferred/ specialty)
$1,500 PPO
$1,500/$3,000
80%
$3,500/$7,000
$30/$45/$60/$250/$0
$15/$45/$70/$250
$3,500 high-deductible plan
$3,500/$7,000
100%
$3,500/$7,000
n/a
n/a
Bi-weekly premiums
Employee Only
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner
Employee + Child(ren)
Employee + Spouse/ Domestic Partner + Child(ren)
$81.11
$166.27
$141.94
$235.21
$47.09
$96.54
$82.41
$136.57
Additional benefits
Domestic Partner Coverage
Eligible for coverage under all benefits
Must complete a domestic partner affidavit
Domestic partner premiums are considered taxable income
Life/AD&D (employee-paid)
| Mutual of Omaha
$25,000 maximum coverage amount
Short-term Disability (employee-paid)
| Mutual of Omaha
60% of basic gross income, $500 maximum weekly benefit
Identity Theft Protection (employee-paid)
| Allstate
Identity and credit monitoring
24/7 remediation assistance
Up to $1 million insurance policy
401(k)
| Principal
Eligible to participate after 30 days of employment
Competitive employer match begins immediately upon election
Fusion matches 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% of employee contribution
Capella University Discount
50% off your first 12-week session tuition in the FlexPath learning format, plus a 10% tuition discount for each subsequent session
Capella Progress Rewards: scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 for a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program, plus an additional 10% tuition discount
Employee Assistance Program (employer-paid)
| TELUS Health
24/7 confidential support
5 free clinical counseling sessions
Online well-being resources
Perks and savings discounts
Paid Time Off
Employee will earn 40 hours of PTO for every 1,560 hours they work (regular, overtime and call back hours). Once this has been earned, it will appear in the Workday paid time off bank. Until it has been fully earned, employee may not use this time off.
Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
| Aflac
Accident Insurance
Cash benefit paid to you for covered off-the-job accident
Critical Illness Insurance
Lump sum paid to you for the expected or unexpected expenses of a covered critical illness
No pre-existing conditions exclusion
Hospital Indemnity
Cash benefit paid to you when admitted to the hospital
Pet Insurance
Discounted rates for pet insurance plan
Covers routine visits, exams, emergencies, surgeries, prescriptions, teeth cleanings, and much more!
Does have a pre-existing condition clause
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Refer a friend. Make some money!
As a travel nurse or allied health traveler, you transform lives wherever you go. Now, you can add some extra cash to your journey — up to $2,000*!
We’re always looking to grow our incredible network of talented travelers and you may know someone who wants to start their next traveling journey with Fusion. All you need to do is let us know how to get in touch with your fellow traveler and refer them to Fusion Medical Staffing.
Refer a friend. Make some money!
As a travel nurse or allied health traveler, you transform lives wherever you go. Now, you can add some extra cash to your journey — up to $2,000*!
We’re always looking to grow our incredible network of talented travelers and you may know someone who wants to start their next traveling journey with Fusion. All you need to do is let us know how to get in touch with your fellow traveler and refer them to Fusion Medical Staffing.
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