Cognizant benefits

Cognizant is a public AI and technology-services company that builds full-stack enterprise AI solutions and helps clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences.

21 recorded benefits. Record edited: Fri Sep 04 2026 18:08:30 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time). Record edits are not policy checks. Confirm current terms and eligibility.

Recorded work model: Hybrid-forward, with remote work available for some roles; arrangements depend on role, project, client and business requirements.. Company-wide eligibility is not established by this label.

Health Insurance

Availability: unknown · Role-restricted

Current U.S. Cognizant job postings list medical insurance, subject to the applicable position's eligibility requirements; public plan details are not provided.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Dental Insurance

Availability: unknown · Role-restricted

Current U.S. Cognizant job postings list dental insurance, subject to the applicable position's eligibility requirements; public plan details are not provided.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Vision Insurance

Availability: unknown · Role-restricted

Current U.S. Cognizant job postings list vision insurance, subject to the applicable position's eligibility requirements; public plan details are not provided.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Life Insurance

Availability: unknown · Role-restricted

Current U.S. Cognizant job postings list life insurance, subject to the applicable position's eligibility requirements; public coverage details are not provided.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Short Term Disability

Availability: listed

A current U.S. Cognizant posting lists short-term disability, subject to position eligibility; coverage terms are not public.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Long Term Disability

Availability: listed

A current U.S. Cognizant posting lists long-term disability, subject to position eligibility; coverage terms are not public.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Employee Assistance Program

Availability: listed

A current U.S. Cognizant posting lists an employee assistance program, subject to position eligibility; program terms are not public.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Employee Wellness Program

Availability: listed

Cognizant's global Be Well program provides physical, mental and financial support; specific offerings vary by local market.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Mental Health Benefits

Availability: listed · Location-restricted

Cognizant describes clinical counseling, mindfulness sessions and a Mental Health Allyship Program; access and terms vary by location.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Financial Wellness

Availability: listed

Cognizant describes market-dependent financial-wellbeing resources that may include retirement and financial education; availability varies locally.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Paid Parental Leave

Availability: listed

Current U.S. Cognizant postings list paid parental leave, subject to position eligibility; no general duration is published.

Pay
Paid

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Fertility Assistance

Availability: listed

A current U.S. Cognizant posting lists fertility assistance, subject to position eligibility; program limits are not public.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Hybrid Work

Availability: listed

Cognizant says hybrid work is its forward-looking workplace philosophy; each role's designated model and business requirements control.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Thrive with our collaborative, caring team

    Current global culture and wellbeing programs; offerings may vary by local market.. Accessed: 2026-09-03T09:18:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

  • Our locations in the US

    Current U.S. headquarters, office footprint, hybrid-work philosophy, and role-dependent remote work.. Accessed: 2026-09-03T09:18:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Remote Work

Availability: listed

Cognizant says remote work is available in some cases, and current U.S. postings include remote roles; arrangements are role-, project-, client- and business-dependent.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Our locations in the US

    Current U.S. headquarters, office footprint, hybrid-work philosophy, and role-dependent remote work.. Accessed: 2026-09-03T09:18:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

  • Consulting Principal - Insurance Consulting

    Current U.S. role-specific benefits and remote-work evidence; eligibility is role-dependent.. Accessed: 2026-09-03T09:18:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

  • Consulting Principal - Payer Advisory

    Additional current U.S. role-specific benefits; eligibility is role-dependent.. Accessed: 2026-09-03T09:18:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

401k

Availability: listed

Current U.S. Cognizant postings list a 401(k) plan and company contributions, subject to eligibility; the current contribution formula is not public.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Availability: listed

Current U.S. Cognizant postings list an employee stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility; the current discount or purchase terms are not public.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Paid Holidays

Availability: listed

Current U.S. Cognizant postings list paid holidays, subject to role eligibility; schedules may vary.

Pay
Paid

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

Availability: listed

Current Cognizant culture and U.S. job materials support paid time off; the frozen unlimited-PTO claim is not retained.

Pay
Paid

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Learning and Development

Availability: listed · Role-restricted

Cognizant describes sponsored certifications, training platforms, mentorship, and learning and development programs; availability depends on role and program.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Volunteer Opportunities

Availability: listed

Cognizant's current culture page describes associates volunteering in local communities; it does not state that volunteer time is paid.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Employee Resource Groups

Availability: listed

Cognizant's associate-led Affinity Groups are open to associates and allies, with groups covering multiple identities, veterans, families and caregivers.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.