As summer approaches, you might be looking forward to a vacation away from home—which means that the animal members of your family who aren't traveling with you will need care while you're gone.
If pets are part of your household—which, for half of Marylanders, they are—you might want to brush up on all the pet-centric benefits available to you as a Johns Hopkins employee. They include:
- Help finding pet sitters, dog walkers, and veterinarian appointments
- Discounts on insurance, food, and treats for your pets
Nationwide pet insurance
Voluntary pet insurance available through Nationwide will help you protect your pet while managing the rising costs of veterinary care. The program is administered for JHU by Mercer Voluntary Benefits, and you can pay for coverage simply, with a convenient after-tax payroll deduction. Employees can enroll at any time of the year.
My Pet Protection reimburses eligible vet bills and includes benefits for emergency boarding and lost-pet advertising. You can choose from two plans for the level of coverage that fits your needs, and you can get cash back for accidents, illnesses, hereditary conditions, and more. Plus, the 24/7 VetHelpline is included as a service to all members.
Learn more about pet insurance from Nationwide on the JHU Voluntary Benefits website.
Find care for your pets
Get help with feeding, walking, sitting, and specialized care for any family pet. Your caregiving benefits provided by Bright Horizons include free access to Sittercity's comprehensive network of pet sitters ready to care for any of your family animals. Whether you need someone for drop-in visits or extended stays, you can connect with experienced pet caregivers in your area who have the skills you need.
Sittercity allows families to be in control of deciding who's right for their family and has helped millions of clients make important connections in 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
To find pet care, log in to My Bright Horizons, navigate to Explore All Benefits, and select Pet Care. You'll then be prompted to create or transfer an existing Sittercity account, so you can post your pet care needs and find the right person for the job.
LifeMart discounts
If you're a dog owner, you are likely spending more than $1,500 annually on essential pet care, and you might be looking for ways to reduce your spending. A great place to start is LifeMart, the university's employee discount program.
Head to the LifeMart website and click More in the navigation bar to find the Pets category, where you'll find deals from the Pet's Table, Farmer's Dog, Petco, Spot & Tango, Royal Canin, Coastal Pet Products, and a variety of pet insurance providers.
To get started with your LifeMart savings, visit the Discounts page of the university's HR website.
JHEAP/CCA Perks at Work
Your discounts don't stop at LifeMart. JHEAP—your Johns Hopkins Employee Assistance Program—offers the Savings Center, a discount shopping program provided by CCA through Perks at Work.
Log in to CCA (company code JHEAP) and click Centers, then Savings Center, from the home screen. Search for the Pets category, and you'll find deals from Allivet, Spot Pet Insurance, the Pet's Table, the Farmer's Dog, Petsmart, BarkBox, Petco, Spot & Tango, Ollie Pets, and Pet Plate.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these pet-centric benefits, email benefits@jhu.edu or call 410-516-2000.
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