Additional employee benefits
Types of leave and the Service Member Amendment
Prevea Health provides family and medical leave of absence without pay to eligible employees who need to take time off for family and medical situations who are temporarily unable to work due to their own serious health condition or serious health condition of qualifying family member in accordance with Wisconsin and Federal Family and Medical Leave Acts (FMLA).
Full-time and part-time employees who have successfully completed 30 days of employment may take up to five consecutive dates for the loss of a parent, child or spouse and up to three days for other family members outlined in MCN Policy Manager.
Prevea encourages employees to fulfill their civic responsibilities by serving jury duty when required. Full- time and part-time employees who have successfully completed 30 days of employment may receive up to 30 days of paid jury duty leave during regularly scheduled hours. See Employee Handbook for further information.
Please see Jury Duty Policy in MCN Policy Manager.
On Jan. 28, 2008, an amendment to the Family and Medical Leave Act was signed into law. This expansion requires employers to allow the immediate family members of service personnel to take unpaid leave. See Employee Handbook for further information.
Please see Service Member Amendment in MCN Policy Manager.
Paid time off (PTO)
Prevea believes everyone should take an annual rest from their duties and therefore provides paid time off to its full-time and part-time employees (scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week) who have successfully completed 30 days of employment.
PTO allows you to take paid time off for:
PTO was established as an easier way to track and manage all time away from work.
PTO is an accrued number of hours of paid leave per year based on your length of service with Prevea. PTO is intended to provide you with continued income while you are off work for any number of reasons.
PTO allows you to take paid time off for:
- Vacations
- Holidays
- Personal days
- Weather emergencies
- Family emergencies
- Medical appointments
- Illness or injury
PTO was established as an easier way to track and manage all time away from work.
PTO is an accrued number of hours of paid leave per year based on your length of service with Prevea. PTO is intended to provide you with continued income while you are off work for any number of reasons.
The table below illustrates the accrual rates for a full-time employee working 40 hours per week.
| Years of service | Maximum yearly accruals | Accrual rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 years | 23.5 days (188 hours) | .090385 |
| 6-7 years | 28.5 days (228 hours) | .109615 |
| 8 years | 29.5 days (236 hours) | .113462 |
| 9 years | 31.5 days (252 hours) | .121154 |
| 10-19 years | 33.5 days (268 hours) | .128846 |
| 20-25 years | 35.5 days (284 hours) | .136538 |
| 26+ years | 37.5 days (300 hours) | .144231 |
Employees that accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) may elect, during an election period, to cash out a defined amount of accrued PTO Hours (Designated Hours) in the calendar year in which they are earned, in lieu of taking time off. Refer to Policy HUR 22 4006- PTO Cash Out in MCN for further information.
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Prevea Clinic has developed an Employee Assistance Program for all Prevea Clinic and Health Plan providers/employees and their families. The program has been designed to assist people with work/professional and personal/family issues and is open to all providers/employees, their dependents, and those family members residing in the provider/employee’s primary residence.
- Direct assessment, treatment, and counseling services for those with emotional, behavioral, family, or stress related problems with referrals to other agencies as needed.
- Educational offerings for all Prevea providers/employees on a variety of mental health and wellness topics.
- Consultation to the organization and providers/employees to facilitate problem solving in job related situations upon request.
- Any Prevea employee or family member living in her/his home is eligible for EAP services.
- Information about EAP services will be included in the new employee orientation process.
- Prevea employees and immediate family members are eligible for three Behavioral Care therapy sessions per issue/problem each year at no cost. If more sessions are required the health insurance will be billed. All EAP records are kept in the Behavioral Care Department. No dictation is done outside the department and no route slip is produced for this benefit.
- Psychological testing, psychiatric services, and medication management are not provided as a component of EAP benefits.
- If a Behavioral Care Therapist is unable to see the employee due to a conflict of interest or concerns about dual relationships, the person will be referred to another behavioral care provider and every effort will be made to assist the person in securing a timely appointment.
- Behavioral Care Department employees may access their EAP sessions through an outside behavioral care provider. Any Behavioral Care Department employee desiring to use EAP services should contact the Human Resources Manager to secure the names of approved behavioral care providers in the community before scheduling any appointments.
- The cost of the sessions that are commensurate with internal EAP benefits will be covered by Prevea Clinic.
Click here to learn more about the Prevea employee assistance program (EAP).
Adoption assistance
For Prevea employee’s seeking to grow their families through adoption, Prevea provides financial support for eligible adoption expenses. Prevea Health providers up to $5,000 in adoption reimbursement benefits to all eligible employees of the organization.
Please refer to Policy HUR 15 4000-Adoption Assistance in MCN Policy Manager.
- Staff working a .5 FTE or greater (scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week) are eligible for adoption assistance the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment
- If both parents are employed with Prevea both are eligible
- Must be actively employed with Prevea at the time the adoption is final
- Adopted child must be under the age of 18 and may not be biologically related to either parent
- Domestic and/or internationally adoptions are eligible
- Click here for the Adoption Reimbursement Request Form
Prevea Health Discounts & Rewards
BenefitHUB
BenefitHub is a benefits and rewards portal that offers the widest variety of discounted leisure, health, and financial benefits, which are personalized to the individual. There are hundreds of benefits that may help with you and your family member(s) everyday lives.
- One stop shopping – everything in one place
- Expanded range of benefits, including direct bill voluntary benefits
- Amazing deals on thousands of brands including restaurants, tickets, cars, apparel, electronics, tickets/entertainment, beauty and spa, travel and more
- Great local deals
It’s more than just a place to get discounts on shopping and entertainment. It’s your go-to for saving on voluntary insurance plans, too. BenefitHub works with carriers and voluntary insurance providers to offer you the best deal for the coverage you need for such coverages as:
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Long Term Care
Tuition reimbursement
To promote the development and growth of all our employees, Prevea Health offers up to $4,000 per year of tuition reimbursement for staff seeking a formal educational opportunity in an effort to contribute to the organization beyond their current capacity. Continued education may be completed in an effort to advance in a current role and/or acquire skills or knowledge for a current or future role that the individual or organization is seeking.
This benefit is available to all employees who are actively employed, in good standing, and have been employed with Prevea for at least 6 months. The maximum amount of reimbursement per Calendar Year will be based on the employees budgeted FTE at the time of application.
- 16-20 per week - $2,000 max annual allowance
- 21 + per week - $4,000 max annual allowance
Dependent scholarships
The G. Robert and Bonnie Kaftan Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to children of Prevea employees seeking higher education. Dr. Kaftan practiced pediatrics in Green Bay for several decades. When Prevea was formed, he was the first medical director and two years later become president. His impact on health care in our community will continue for decades.
Prevea annually awards two $1,000 and two $500 scholarships. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted to an undergraduate program at any college with any major, full or part-time. Current or past employees of Prevea are not eligible. Applicants should be children of a current Prevea employee, full or part-time (children of PRN or casual staff not eligible).
This annual $1,000 scholarship is given in honor and memory of Kathryn “Tina” Schuster, who joined the Prevea/HSHS family in 1986, serving in the Emergency Department and most recently as a gynecologic oncology nurse at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital for 15 years. Tina was known for above and beyond compassion and patient care by both her patients and colleagues. This scholarship will be given to someone enrolled or accepted in a nursing program who strives to give patient-centered, compassionate care, something that Tina exemplified throughout her career.
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- enrolled in or accepted to a professional nursing program (LPN, RN, APNP) and
- be a Prevea or HSHS employee (Full-time, part-time, PRN and casual staff are all eligible) OR be a child of a Prevea or HSHS employee
Rehire policy
Prevea Health Services supports qualified staff returning to the organization when they have left positions with a positive performance record (this policy is separate of any formal leave of absence from the organization).
If a staff member resigns from Prevea after 30 days of employment and returns within 90 days or less, the staff member will be reinstated with their original start date and benefit status.
Additional discounts
Discounts are valid for all Prevea and HSHS hospital colleagues and physicians including their spouse/ domestic partner and children 18 years old and younger.
To receive your colleague discount, colleagues are required to show their colleague identification badge or send a copy with written authorization for a family member to receive the discount at the time of the order. For more information and a list of locations, click here.
To receive your colleague discount, colleagues are required to show their colleague identification badge or send a copy with written authorization for a family member to receive the discount at the time of the order. For more information and a list of locations, click here.
Prevea Families Save on Early Childhood Education with KinderCare! Prevea and KinderCare Education have partnered to provide a 10% savings on tuition at KinderCare Learning Centers and Champions school programs. Enjoy access to safe, fun, and engaging
learning experiences with proven curriculum for ages 6 weeks to 12 years with industry leading health and safety measures. KinderCare is helping kids reconnect with learning and friends so families can find stability after a year of change.
KinderCare has partnered with Prevea to help support one of the biggest financial burdens on families: the cost of early childhood education. The tuition benefits program is available at over 1,500 KinderCare Learning Centers and over 500 Champions before-
and after-school programs nationwide. The tuition benefits program reduces the economic cost for enrolling your child in early learning education.
This offer is available for anyone who currently may have children already in KinderCare centers, or for anyone considering changing their current childcare provider, looking for before- or after-school care, or interested in any of our other program
options that KinderCare oversees. For locations, to schedule a virtual tour or tuition benefit resources, visit: www.kindercare.com/Prevea or call 888-525-2780 .
Remember to mention this program when enrolling to start receiving your 10% discount. If you are already enrolled at a KinderCare let the Center Director know you’re eligible for the Prevea discount and they will apply it for future use.
What is Peloton?
- A benefit provided by Prevea Health that offers free Peloton App One memberships and preferred pricing on other Peloton Memberships and equipment for employees.
What services are provided?
- As an employee of Prevea Health, you can access the Peloton App at no monthly cost, whether you are a new or existing Member. An App Membership gives access to thousands of live and on-demand fitness classes, across multiple disciplines with the Peloton App.
Eligibility and access
- All employees who are looking to incorporate movement, mindfulness and a personal practice of wellness, no matter what their fitness level or goals are eligible. The Peloton classes can be streamed across multiple devices and accessed anywhere you have internet access. It requires no purchase of Peloton equipment.
What is Prescription for Wellness?
- Prescription for Wellness is personal health and wellness counseling. Prevea’s health and wellness specialists and registered dietitian nutritionists work with you to set goals that are obtainable and sustainable and create an individualized plan of care when it comes to your dimensional well-being. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, weight management, nutrition, fitness, mental and emotional health, nicotine cessation, socioeconomic well-being, lifestyle management around metabolic syndrome and other co-morbidities, and much more. Sessions are approximately 30-minutes and are FREE for Prevea employees and immediate family members. Click here to learn more about the Prescription for Wellness Program.
Eligibility
- Any Prevea employee or family member living in her/his home is eligible to participate in the Prescription for Wellness program (regardless of how many hours they work or who their health insurance carrier is).
Access to services
- Prescription for Wellness is available within the Green Bay, Appleton, Manitowoc and Sheboygan communities at various locations. Hours vary based on location and provider availability.
- Virtual appointments are also offered. You can request any provider, location or option that works best for you when calling to schedule.
- Call (920) 272-3510 to schedule your free Prescription for Wellness appointment.
Prevea has partnered with local fitness facilities to offer discounted memberships to employees and their immediate family members.
Western Racquet and Fitness Club
- 14-day free trial pass.
- Discounted rates for Prevea employees with no annual contract.
- Click here to access trial pass and additional information about monthly membership rates.
Burn Bootcamp - Green Bay
- 10% off monthly membership. Click here for more information.
- 3-day free trial camp. Click here to sign up.
Burn Bootcamp - Appleton
- 10% off monthly membership. Click here for more information.
- One free camp. Click here to sign up.
Pure Barre - Appleton
- $10 off all membership options. Click here for more information.
- One free foundation class. Click here to sign up.
Green Bay Kroc Center
- 15% off monthly membership fees and $40 registration fee is waived. Click here for more information.
Fire Fitness - New Franken, Titletown, Packerland
- Free VIP session
- 10% discount for Prevea employees. Click here for more info.
Fire Fitness - Hobart
- Free VIP session
- 10% discount for Prevea employees. Click here for more info.
Sports Core - Sheboygan
- 7-day free trial membership. Click here for more info.
- Discounted rate offered. Click here for more info.
YMCA - Fox Cities
- One-week free trial pass. Click here to access. Valid at all 5 Fox Cities YMCA locations.
YMCA - Green Bay (all GB area locations)
- Two-day trial pass. Info to come.
YMCA - Marinette
- Free day pass (family or individual). Click here to access the pass to print.
Questions or need help making changes?
Contact the benefits team.