Children's Memorial Hospital's benefit summary

Benefit

Eligibility

Health Insurance: For employee and eligible dependents. Options include a choice of an HMO or a PPO plan, each with a choice of two levels of coverage. Employee may receive a monthly credit for electing to waive coverage (if otherwise insured).

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Dental Insurance: For employee and eligible dependents. Options include a choice of traditional indemnity plan, dental PPO plan or dental HMO plan.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Vision Benefit: Supplemental coverage can be purchased for employee and eligible dependents.

(Health plans include vision benefit/discount arrangements.)

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax employee spending account to cover eligible medical, dental and vision expenses.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Paid Time Off: 29 days accrued per year for new employees to be used for holidays (7), vacation, personal illness (in conjunction with short-term disability) and other eligible time off.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 32 or more hours per pay period, time is accrued as you work, employees are eligible to utilize the benefit after 90 days of employment, unless for a holiday.

TIAA-CREF 403(b) Plan

Tax Sheltered Annuity Retirement Plan

Hospital Match: 100% for employee's first 1% of annual pay, 50% match for employee's next 2%, 3%, 4%, and 5% contributions. Maximum 3% matching contribution. 3.5% match for employees with 15 plus years of service. Plan has immediate vesting of employer matching funds.

Available to all employees regardless of full-time/part-time status, and there is no waiting period to contribute.

New Hires are automatically enrolled effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Must have benefits-eligible status to qualify for employer matching contribution.

Value Growth Pension Plan: Employees who complete 1,000 hours of service in a calendar year receive 5% of pay towards pension. Full vesting occurs after 5 years of service. Full benefits available at age 65 after vesting.

Employees become participants after their first twelve consecutive months of employment if they have worked at least 1,000 hours. See Plan document for details.

Employee Life Insurance: Hospital paid basic life insurance of one times annual base salary. Employee paid supplemental coverage available up to a total of four times annual base salary.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days.

Spouse/Domestic Partner Life Insurance: Employee paid coverage available, benefit options of $5,000, $10,000, or $25,000.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days.

Child (ren) Life Insurance: Employee paid coverage available, benefit options of $2,500, $5,000, or $10,000.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment: Employee paid coverage available for employee, spouse/partner and/or children.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days.

Short-Term Disability: Hospital paid coverage - 60% weekly pay replacement for a maximum of 26 weeks per illness.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days.

Long-Term Disability: Hospital paid coverage - 60% monthly pay replacement, can purchase additional coverage for a total of 66 2/3% pay replacement.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period. Coverage effective following one year of benefit eligibility.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Available for employee, dependents, spouse/partner and extended family. The EAP provides confidential access to a variety of resources to help deal with personal issues.

Available to all employees, eligibility begins with first day of employment.

Work/Life Balance Programs: A wide variety of employee support options are available to help manage work/life balance needs. Access to flu shots, immunizations, health education and wellness program.

Available to all employees, eligibility begins with first day of employment.

Concierge Services: Time-saving personal errand services for a variety of day-to-day needs. On-site representative available three days a week.

All employees are eligible.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax employee spending account to cover eligible dependent child and/or adult care expenses. Hospital provides a $100/month contribution to participating employee accounts.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Back-Up Family Care Program: Provides temporary care for your children and adult/elder family members to allow you to get to work. Program utilizes a network of local contracted home health care agencies and drop in child care centers.

Hospital provides benefits eligible employees access to this program for up to 20 days of back-up care per dependent per calendar year.

Child Care Referral Service: Free online referral service to various providers through Ceridian/Lifeworks.

Available to all employees, eligibility begins with first day of employment.

Day Care Options: Employees can receive priority access and discounted rates to premier day care and learning centers. (Local & National)

College Coach: College-planning resource for employees and their families to assist in the selection, application and financial processes of college education.

All employees are eligible.

"Bright Start" 529 College Savings Program: Employees can set up a college savings account through direct deposit. State of Illinois sponsored program.

All employees are eligible.

Tuition Assistance: Provides monetary assistance for your professional development. $5,000 maximum per fiscal year. (Pro-rated for part-time employees). Partial Pre-Payment assistance is available.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Computer Purchase: Discount program available for computer products. Payroll deduction loan option available. May also use PTO to pay portion of purchase.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Mass Transit Flexible Spending Account: Allows for pre-tax payroll deductions to cover public transportation costs commuting to/from work.

All regular full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work 40 or more hours per pay period, coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days.

Parking: Discounted rates available in the Children's parking garage, weekend & night staff may park for free.

All employees are eligible.

Shuttle Service: Available from all major train stations for a discounted fee.

All employees are eligible.

Disease Management Program: Company sponsored program providing round-the-clock education and support to individuals with ongoing health conditions.

Available to employees and dependents who are enrolled in a company sponsored health plan and have been physician-diagnosed with an ongoing health condition.

Financial Finesse: An independent resource for employees and their families to provide education, counseling and assistance in personal financial matters from certified financial planners.

All employees are eligible.

Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement of $5,000 per child to help offset eligible adoption expenses.

Benefits eligible employees after completion of six months of service.

Hospital Discount: 50% discount off hospital charges after insurance has been applied.

All employee dependents are eligible.

Pharmacy Discounts: Prescriptions can be filled by Children's Memorial pharmacy at a reduced price.

All employees are eligible.

Long-Term Care Program: Employees can purchase discounted, portable individual long term care insurance.

All employees and their family members are eligible.

Other Voluntary Benefit Programs: Employees can purchase a number of discounted, portable employee paid insurance products (auto, home, health, pet, etc.)

All employees and their family members are eligible.

Direct Deposit: Option available to have payroll checks directly deposited to the bank of your choice.

All employees are eligible.

Healthcare Associates Credit Union: Offers checking and saving accounts, loans, credit cards, and a Christmas Club account.

All employees are eligible.

Employee Referral Program: Monetary awards or gift certificates for referring applicants who are hired to work at Children's Memorial Hospital.

All employees are eligible.

Other Discounts: Including: local vendors, rental cars, cell phones, Wisconsin Dells, Six Flags, Universal Studios, Navy Pier Children's Museum, jewelry discounts, wedding invitations and baby announcements.

All employees are eligible.