Other Benefits

We have even more benefits that may meet individuals' needs and desires at Children's Mercy Kansas City, including:

The Adoption Assistance benefit provides reimbursement of eligible adoption expenses after your adopted child is placed in your home
Full-time and part-time employees, working at least 32 hours per two-week pay period, are eligible for this benefit effective 90 days after the hire date
The amount of reimbursement varies by employment status:
- full-time employees are eligible for up to $5,000
- part-time employees are eligible for up to $2,500
Employees who are primary caregivers may use Extended Illness Time (EIT) during the period of time immediately following the child's placement

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

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

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

Full- and part-time employees are eligible for tuition assistance effective 90 days after the hire date.
The maximum 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