Quick answer
Yes, including for part-time partners. U.S. Starbucks partners become eligible for benefits after working at least 240 total hours over three full, consecutive months, and they keep eligibility by working at least 520 hours in each six-month measurement period, about 20 hours a week. Full-time partners are eligible the first of the month after 60 days. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage.
Key takeaways
- Part-time partners qualify after 240 hours over three full, consecutive months.
- Part-time coverage starts the first day of the second month after you reach the 240 hours.
- To keep benefits, you need at least 520 hours in each six-month measurement period.
- Starbucks checks eligibility twice a year, on January 6 and July 6.
- Benefits-eligible partners can get medical, dental, vision and life insurance, plus paid parental leave.
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When Starbucks benefits start
| Partner type | When benefits start |
|---|---|
| Full-time | First day of the month after 60 calendar days |
| Part-time | First day of the second month after working 240 hours over three full, consecutive months |
| Staying eligible | At least 520 hours in each six-month measurement period |
If your hours drop below 520 in a measurement period, you could lose eligibility at the next check. Losing job-based coverage opens a special enrollment period for a Marketplace plan, and you may be able to keep your plan through COBRA; see COBRA health insurance.
Choosing a Starbucks medical plan
Starbucks’ benefits site lists the medical plans available to you. Plans with lower paycheck deductions usually have higher deductibles, so match the plan to the care you expect to use:
- Deductible: what you pay before the plan starts sharing costs; see what is a deductible and how you meet your deductible.
- Copays: set amounts for visits and prescriptions; see do copays count toward your deductible.
- High or low deductible: see is it better to have a high or low deductible.
- Network: check that your doctors are covered; see how to find out if a doctor is covered.
- Out-of-pocket costs: think about what you could afford in a bad year; see what if you can afford your medical bills out of pocket.
Dental and vision coverage are separate benefits you can enroll in. For how these benefits usually work, see dental coverage and vision coverage.
Starbucks’ plan vs. the Marketplace
If Starbucks offers you coverage that’s affordable and meets minimum value, you usually can’t get a premium tax credit for a Marketplace plan. For 2026, coverage counts as affordable if your share of the premium for employee-only coverage is no more than 9.96% of your household income. See is it cheaper to get health insurance through your employer and can you drop your employer-sponsored health plan.
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Not eligible yet or comparing options? See plans by ZIP code.
Frequently asked questions
Do part-time Starbucks employees get health insurance?
Yes, after working 240 hours over three full, consecutive months.
How many hours do you need to keep Starbucks benefits?
At least 520 hours in each six-month measurement period, which works out to about 20 hours a week.
When does Starbucks check benefits eligibility?
Twice a year, on January 6 and July 6.
Does Starbucks offer dental and vision?
Yes. Benefits-eligible partners can enroll in dental and vision coverage.
Sources
Employer benefits change often. This article is general information based on Starbucks’ published benefits and isn’t affiliated with Starbucks. Last reviewed September 2026.