New hires

Welcome to Edward Jones! This page will guide you through what decisions you need to make as a new hire and help you learn all about the benefits available to you as an Edward Jones associate.

Don’t miss your chance to enroll!

You have 31 days from your start date to enroll in certain physical and financial wellbeing benefits.

When you’re ready to enroll, go to the Online Enrollment System (must be on the Edward Jones network).

Important update: New medical plans in 2024

We’re introducing two new medical plans – Silver and Gold – in 2024. See the 2024 Benefits Changes page for details.

Note: If you’re a new hire or newly eligible for medical coverage from now until the end of the year, you’ll need to enroll twice: first for the 2023 plan year, and then again for the 2024 plan year.

Review your eligibility

See which benefits you and your dependents are eligible for.

Benefits to enroll in within 31 days

You can enroll in the following benefits within 31 days of your start date:
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children. New hires can elect up to $700,000 for themselves and up to $25,000 for a spouse/domestic partner without a Statement of Health
Once your 31-day enrollment window ends, you can’t enroll in or change your benefits until the annual Open Enrollment period, unless you have a qualified life event.

Need help picking a plan?

Use the Medical Plan Comparison Tool to estimate your health care expenses to help identify which medical plan best fits your needs.

Medical Plan Comparison Tool : about Plan

See how much you'll pay for coverage

The amount that will be deducted from your paycheck depends on the plan you choose and who you cover.

View rates

When your coverage begins

  • If you are eligible on your hire date and enroll within the first 31 days of employment, your benefits will be effective on the first of the month following one month of employment.
  • If your start date falls on the first calendar day of the month, benefits are effective one month later.
  • Benefit deductions will begin on the first paycheck of the month, after the benefits effective date.

  • If you work an average of at least 30 hours a week over a 12-month measurement period, you’re eligible to enroll in medical and prescription drug coverage, a Health Savings Account, and flexible spending accounts.
  • If you enroll within 31 days of your eligibility, your benefits will be effective on the first of the month following the date you complete 13 months of employment. Here are a few examples to help you determine when your coverage would begin:
    • Example 1: If you were hired on April 1, 2022, and became eligible for benefits on April 15, 2023, your coverage would begin on June 1, 2023.
    • Example 2: If you were hired on January 1, 2022, and became eligible for benefits on January 1, 2023, your coverage would begin on February 1, 2023.
  • Benefit deductions will begin on the first paycheck of the month, after the benefits effective date.

Benefits you can enroll in anytime

Edward Jones Retirement Plan

You’re automatically enrolled in the 401(k) plan 45 days after your eligibility date, unless you elect otherwise.
  • You can change the amount you contribute and the type of contribution at any time by visiting your Retirement Plan website.
  • If you don’t want to participate in this plan, you must opt out by going to the Retirement Plan website or by calling the Edward Jones Retirement Plan Phone Line at 877-335-4015.

Go to Retirement Plan for more information.

Wellbeing programs

Register with our wellbeing provider to participate in activities that allow you to focus on your physical, mental, and emotional health while earning rewards and getting discounts off medical premiums.

Go to Wellbeing Programs for more information.

Benefits automatically provided by Edward Jones

If you’re eligible, you’re automatically enrolled in the following benefits:

  • Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition and adoption assistance
  • Paid time off 

Discover all your Edward Jones benefits

Physical

Take charge of your health care and manage your health.

Mental

Make your mental wellbeing a priority.

Emotional

Build resilience and emotional intelligence.

Financial

Prepare for the future and meet your financial goals.

Social

Manage your life outside of work and get involved in your community.

Have questions or need help?

Contact HR Help at 800-440-3060 or 314-515-1006, or email HRHELP@edwardjones.com.

Related topics

Med-Prescrip

Medical and prescription drug

Choose from two medical plans to fit your needs.

Learn more about Medical and Prescriptions Drugs
Dental

Dental

Choose from two dental plans, Basic and Premium.

Learn more about Dental benefits
Vision

Vision

Get more coverage with our vision plan through VSP.

Learn more about Vision benefits