Benefis Health System, Montana’s largest private employer, consistently invests in its people, community and culture. For 21 consecutive years, Benefis has offered annual pay increases and upheld a no-layoff policy, resulting in a 2024 turnover rate of just 13.1%, nearly half the national average. Over 3,400 employees benefit from a wide range of offerings, including up to 80% employer-paid health premiums, a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% employer contribution, wellness clinics, discounted prescriptions, employee fitness centers and rejuvenation spaces. Development is a core pillar, with $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement, a nurse residency and professional growth program, and over 2,200 hours of organizational development training in 2024 alone. The organization fosters cultural sensitivity through initiatives like the Papoose Rattler Memorial Native American Welcoming Center and ongoing inclusivity training. Recognized statewide and nationally, including being named Montana’s best hospital by Distinctly Montana and earning the LifeCenter Northwest “Outstanding Hospital Achievement Award”, Benefis has seen over 4,600 donated paid time off hours and nearly $500,000 raised in the 2024 employee giving campaign.
