• Backup Care Options provides backup adult or child care when you need to get to work and there is a breakdown in your normal caregiver arrangement. 
• Full- and part-time employees, working at least 32 hours per pay period, are eligible to use Backup Care Options effective the date of hire.
• Employees pay an affordable co-pay depending on the type of care:
  • $2 per hour per child for center-based care
  • $4 per hour for up to three dependents in home care

Employee Discounts

• All employees are eligible for a discount on Children's Mercy medical services effective the date of hire.
• The discount equals the lesser of 20% of the total charges or the balance due after payment by health care coverage.

On-Site Childcare Center

• The Hospital Hill Learning Center is available to all employees to provide care for their children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Care is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The center is located across the street from Children's Mercy downtown location at the corner of Holmes and 22nd streets.
• Tuition may be paid pre-tax via payroll deduction.

Tuition Assistance

• Full- and part-time employees are eligible for tuition assistance effective 90 days after the hire date.
• The maxium benefit varies based on employment status:
  • full-time employees are eligible for up to $3,000 each 12-month period
  • part-time employees are eligible for up to $1,500 each 12-month period
• Most schools bill Children's Mercy directly, so you won't have to pre-pay and be reimbursed. 
• Funds may be used to pay tuition and fees

Additional Benefits

• Employee Service Awards
• Free parking and shuttle bus service
• Payroll deduction for the Missouri Saving for Tuition (MO$T) Program
• On-site cafeteria
• Purchase of cafeteria, snack shop, and gift shop items via payroll deduction
• Recreation activities
• Worker's compensation
• And more!