Other Benefits
We have even more benefits that may meet individuals' needs and desires at Children's Mercy Kansas City, including:
Adoption assistance
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The Adoption Assistance benefit provides reimbursement of eligible adoption expenses after your adopted child is placed in your home
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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
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The amount of reimbursement varies by employment status:
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full-time employees are eligible for up to $5,000
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part-time employees are eligible for up to $2,500
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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
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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
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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
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Employees pay an affordable co-pay depending on the type of care:
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$2 per hour per child for center-based care
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$4 per hour for up to three dependents in home care
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Employee discounts
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All employees are eligible for a discount on Children's Mercy medical services effective the date of hire
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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
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The Hospital Hill Learning Center is available to all employees to provide care for their children ages 6 weeks to 12 years
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Care is available on a first-come, first-served basis
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The center is located across the street from Children's Mercy downtown location at the corner of Holmes and 22nd streets
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Tuition may be paid pre-tax via payroll deduction
Tuition assistance
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Full- and part-time employees are eligible for tuition assistance effective 90 days after the hire date.
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The maximum benefit varies based on employment status:
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full-time employees are eligible for up to $3,000 each 12-month period
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part-time employees are eligible for up to $1,500 each 12-month period
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Most schools bill Children's Mercy directly, so you won't have to pre-pay and be reimbursed
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Funds may be used to pay tuition and fees
Additional benefits
Children's Mercy also offers the following benefits:
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Employee Service Awards
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Free parking and shuttle bus service
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Payroll deduction for the Missouri Saving for Tuition (MO$T) Program
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On-site cafeteria
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Purchase of cafeteria, snack shop, and gift shop items via payroll deduction
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Recreation activities
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Worker's compensation
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And more