Shipbuilder Benefits and Resources

Published February 9, 2026

Here’s a quick look at benefits provided to shipbuilders through Newport News Shipbuilding and HII. To learn more, please visit hiibenefits.com.

 

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

BeWell For Life

BeWell for Life offers programs, services and events to strengthen your health and overall well-being. BeWell For Life resources, such as Know Your Numbers and tobacco cessation coaching, are free to all shipbuilders regardless of medical plan.

HERO: HII Employees Reach Out

HERO: HII Employees Reach Out offers emotional support and can help you find resources to handle any personal or work-related challenges you may face. HERO is operated by Anthem and offers referrals, counseling, resources and more for life’s ups, downs and major changes. All HII employees and their dependents and household family members are eligible to use the program, and it is 100% free and confidential.

HII Family Health Center

The HII Family Health Center offers convenient access to medical care, CVS pharmacy services and on-site vision care. The HII Family Health Center is available to employees and their dependents enrolled in an eligible medical plan (and those who enroll in a supplemental plan). The CVS pharmacy services are available to all shipbuilders.

FINANCIAL AND RETIREMENT SUPPORT

Alight Financial Advisors

If you want assistance with choosing the right investment mix or savings strategy to help you meet your retirement goals, HII offers eligible employees and their families access to retirement guidance and investment planning through Alight Financial Advisors.

Kashable

Kashable offers low-cost loans that can be used for any purpose and are a great resource for employees looking to tackle high-interest debt or cover unexpected expenses during financial hardships.

Purchasing Power

Purchasing Power is an HII-sponsored purchase program that allows eligible employees to purchase goods through payroll deduction.

SmartPath

SmartPath is a financial education and coaching benefit that provides personalized support to employees facing everyday financial hurdles. SmartPath offers all HII employees virtual confidential one-on-one coaching, monthly webinar classes and many other financial planning resources.

Total Rewards Statement

Your Total Rewards statement helps you explore how your benefits specifically impact you — from your salary and incentives to your HII health and retirement benefits.

EDUCATION AND FAMILY

HII Scholarship Fund

The HII Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to dependent children of HII employees who are pursuing a post-secondary college or technical-vocational degree and to dependent children who are enrolled in qualifying pre-kindergarten school readiness programs. Visit hii.com/scholarship for more information.

Education Assistance

Use EdAssist by Bright Horizons to affordably and quickly learn new skills and grow in your career. Visit https://clients.brighthorizons.com/hii to create an account.

Learning After the Whistle

Learning After the Whistle is a series of after-work, career and professional development courses open to all shipbuilders. Learn more and register for classes on MyNNS.

Night School

Night School programs – administered through the NNS Apprentice School – are available to all shipbuilders. Visit The Apprentice School website for more information.

SAVINGS AND CONVENIENCE

Commuter Benefit

Make commuting to work a little easier on your wallet with HII’s commuter benefit. The commuter benefit, administered by Your Spending Account (YSA), allows you to save money on transportation to and from work while you are actively employed.

HII Discounts

Hundreds of businesses offer savings to NNS shipbuilders. Vendors include car care, theaters, travel, gyms, computers, maintenance services and more. HII Discounts is administered by Beneplace. Email [email protected] for questions and to attain HII’s company discount ID for access.

HRT GoPass365

NNS provides Hampton Roads Transit GoPass 365 passes to shipbuilders on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost. They can be used on all HRT services and must be swiped for a minimum of 14 rides per month. Request a pass under the resources tab on the MyNNS Parking and Transportation page. Shipbuilders without computer access should ask their supervisor to submit a request on their behalf.

ADDITIONAL COVERAGE

  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Basic Short-Term Disability
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance