Benefits Overview

Mercy Medical Center (MMC) provides competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program. The following is a brief outline of benefits available to eligible employees.

Employment/Compensation

Performance Evaluations - Employees will receive a performance evaluation at six months from date of hire and annually thereafter. Performance evaluations aid the employee in growth and development.

Promotion/Transfer - All qualified employees will be given first consideration for open positions within the health system. Openings are listed in designated areas at all MMC campuses. Career opportunities within operating divisions of Mercy Health Services (MHS) are available for your review in the Human Resources Office. Service date and retirement accrual are maintained with transfer.

Pay Practices - Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis. All hourly employees are paid time and one-half for time worked over 40 hours in one week. Hourly employees will also be paid shift differentials for evening, night and weekend shifts.

Insurance Plans

(*Part-time employees eligible for insurance benefits are defined as those budgeted 32 or more hours per pay period.)

Health Insurance - Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health insurance on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The cost for health coverage is shared between the employee and MMC. Midland’s Choice, MMC's health plan, is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). This is defined as a network of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers who are referred to as preferred or participating providers and are considered to be "in network." By using the doctors, hospitals, and other providers or facilities in the network, you can receive the maximum benefits under your plan.

Life Insurance - MMC provides all full-time and part-time employees with life insurance coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Amount of coverage will be 1 x annual wage with a minimum of $5,000 coverage and an equal amount of 1 x annual wage for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D). Employees may purchase additional life insurance and dependent life insurance at group rates.

Dental Insurance - Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for dental insurance coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. After a $50 deductible, plan pays 80% restorative service and 50% prosthodontic services. Preventive services are paid at 100%. Dependent coverage is also available. The cost for dental coverage is shared between the employee and MMC.

Long-Term Disability Coverage - MMC provides all full-time employees with long-term disability coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Benefits are payable after 90 days of disability at 60% of regular monthly salary up to $5,000.

Medical Malpractice Coverage - MMC provides protection for claims asserted against any employee while acting within the scope of duty.

Flex Spending Accounts Health Care & Dependent Care Accounts - Full-time and part-time employees are eligible. These special accounts provide significant tax savings on payments for health care expenses not covered by insurance and for dependent care expenses. Health and dental insurance premiums are automatically payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis.

Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) - Full-time and part-time employees are eligible upon employment. PTO is a flexible time-off program for vacations, holidays, illness or personal reasons. Employees accrue PTO each pay period, based on a percentage of the employee's paid hours. During the first year of full-time employment, employees can accumulate up to 25 days of PTO. The accrual rate will increase at the beginning of the 5th, 10th, and 20th years of employment at MMC. After 20 years, employees can accumulate nearly 8 weeks of PTO per year.

Leave of Absence - A Leave of Absence for up to 1 year may be utilized for medical, educational, and personal reasons. Full-time and part-time employees are eligible after twelve months of employment.

Retirement Plan

All employees are eligible to participate in the MMC Retirement Program. The Retirement Program consists of a Pension Plan, a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Matching Contributions, and Social Security. By taking advantage of all these tools, both you and MMC work together to secure your financial future.

• The Pension Plan is a component of the Retirement Program that rewards vested employees financially at retirement for their hard work and long-term commitment to MMC. Through the Pension Plan, employees receive monthly retirement income at age 65 based on their compensation and years of service. An early retirement benefit is available at age 55 or older, as well as a disability benefit if you become disabled while employed at MMC. Employees are vested in the Pension Plan after five years of service. (One year of vesting service is granted for 1,000 or more hours of service in each calendar year.) MMC makes all the necessary contributions to the pension fund. Employees are not required to make any contributions to receive a pension benefit.
• The 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan allows employees to make voluntary pre-tax contributions through payroll deduction into an account specifically for retirement. When you participate in the Retirement Savings Plan, MMC will provide a 100% matching contribution on the first $500 of your contribution. Then, MMC will match 50% of your additional contributions, for a total MMC match equaling 2% of your annual compensation (or $500 if greater). Employees are vested in the Matching Contributions after 3 years of vesting service.
• Social Security is the benefit you receive during retirement. This benefit is based on your earnings and the contributions you made while you were working. MMC also contributes on your behalf an amount equal to the amount you contribute to Social Security.

Education

Continuing Education Units - Many in-house CEU programs are sponsored through our Provider 51 program.

Educational Assistance - Following six months of employment, full-time and part-time (32 or more hours per pay period) employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement for a maximum benefit each year of $2,000 for full-time employees and $1000 for part-time employees.

Mercy Child Care & Preschool

The Mercy Child Care & Preschool serves Mercy employees, auxiliary members and those employed in the medical field, with child care and preschool services on a full-time, part-time, or drop-in basis. We offer comprehensive quality care to all children. We focus on the development of the whole child in the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects.

Employee Programs

Wellness Program - All employees are eligible to join The Connection. The Connection will give you support and encouragement you need to become healthier and happier. The Connection provides free education, team programs, wellness assessments, one-on-one counseling and prizes. All Connection members will receive discounts for a variety of wellness and fitness programs.

Fitness Center - The Fitness Center is available to all employees at a discounted rate. The Fitness Center is equipped with treadmills, Air dyne bikes, stationary bikes, Stairmaster, Lido strength training equipment, hand weights, and fit balls. Aerobic classes are also offered at both campuses.

Employee Patient Discounts - Full time and part time employees will receive a 50% discount on the unpaid balance after all insurance payments have been received for medical services performed at MMC-C. A private room will be provided at semi-private rates if available.

Pharmacy Services - Employees may purchase prescription drugs at cost, plus a handling charge. MMC Pharmacy is a provider under Midlands Choice.

Cafeteria Discounts - Employees receive a reduced rate for Cafeteria Services. Cafeterias are located at the North, South and Wyndcrest campuses.

Uniform/Merchandise Discounts - Employees receive a 25% discount on all uniforms and a 15% discount on all other merchandise purchased at Home Medical Equipment store located at the South campus.

This benefit overview is a brief, general outline of the many benefits provided by Mercy Medical Center. For a more detailed explanation of benefits please contact Human Resources. In most instances, each benefit reviewed here is described in a document that governs its operation. Depending on the specific benefit, the document may be called a summary plan description, plan document, policy or contract. If there is a conflict between a feature described here and the document that legally governs it, the provisions of the document will govern. Mercy Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.