Welcome to JCPenney Benefits!

New Hires & Newly Eligible

JCPenney offers plans designed to help manage your health and provide you with financial protection. Whether you are a new hire or newly eligible for full-time benefits, this site contains the information and education you need to make an informed decision about you JCPenney benefit elections.

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Step 1

Learn

Learn all about all JCPenney's benefits, discounts, and perks.

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Benefits Guide

Review your benefit options.

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Which plan is right for me?

Now sure which medical plan is the best fit?

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Take a look at the HSA

Learn how to pay for healthcare now and save for the future.

Step 2

Plan

Plan for your future by reviewing your retirement options.

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401(k) Safe Harbor Plan

All associates are eligible on your first day of employment if you are at least 21 years of age.

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Company Match Contributions

JCPenney matches your retirement savings dollar-for-dollar, up to 5% of your pay! Eligibility restrictions apply.

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Investment Options

A wide range of investment options is available to fit many investment styles.

Step 3

Enroll

Enroll in your benefits when you've made your decisions and your enrollment window is open.

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New Hires

New Hires must enroll within 30 days of your date of hire.

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Newly Eligible

Newly Eligible associates will receive an enrollment letter with a personalized deadline from the JCPenney Benefits Center when you become eligible.

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Ready to Enroll?

Click to enroll when you are ready to make your benefit elections.

Eligibility

Which benefits am I eligible for?

Your health and welfare benefits eligibility is based on your employment status when hired, and then on an ongoing basis measured during the annual look-back period.

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Part-time
< 30 hrs/wk average
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Full-time
> 30 hrs/wk average
Health
Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Accounts
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Protection
Basic Life Insurance
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Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
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Business Travel Accident
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Disability
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Legal Service Plan
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Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
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Money
401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
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Associate Discount Program
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JCPenney Perks
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Adoption Assistance
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Commuter Benefit
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Time Off
My Time Off
See guide for details
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Incidental Time Off
See guide for details
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Leave of Absence
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Paid Parental Leave
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Get Help

Have questions?

Get quick and easy access to all your benefit vendors. For general benefit questions, such as eligibility or enrollment, call the JCPenney Benefits Center to speak with a benefits specialist.

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Hours
Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–8 p.m. Central Time