UW Hospital and Clinics Employee Services

Child Care

UW Hospital and Clinics recognizes the difficulties of balancing the demands of work and family life. As an employer of choice, UW Hospital and Clinics strives to enhance the work life balance of its employees. As a working parent, you'll be pleased to know that UW Hospital and Clinics offers its employees infant and toddler child care.

The hospital has partnered with community organizations to create the UW Hospital Great Beginnings Day Care Center, providing quality day care for UW Hospital and Clinics employees and the community.

Dane County Parent Council operates the program according to its high standards for quality of staff, facilities and family-centered care. They specialize in caring for children from 6 weeks to 3 years of age; and Great Beginnings gives priority registration to UW Hospital and Clinics employees.

Employee Reimbursement Account (ERA) for Dependent Care

The employee reimbursement account allows employees to pay for medical and child care expenses with pre-tax income. The maximum annual contribution for medical expenses is $7,500; the minimum annual contribution is $100.

This account covers medically necessary expenses not covered by health insurance, such as:

• Prescription co-pays
• Major dental expenses
• Glasses or contacts
• Refractive surgery
• And many over-the-counter products

The maximum annual contribution for dependent care is $5,000; the minimum annual contribution is $100. The account covers the expenses for daycare, as well as before and after school care of children.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

When you or your family need useful ideas, lifestyle coaching, helpful resources or reliable and confidential professional care, LifeMatters, your EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is just a phone call away. Services are free and confidential. EAP can be reached at (800) 634-6433. 

Lactation Rooms

As an Employer of Choice initiative, UW Hospital and Clinics has undertaken the development or enhancement of various family friendly employee programs. Our most recent addition of UW Hospital lactation spaces allows us to provide even more convenient locations and options for nursing mothers.

UW Hospital and Clinics is committed to providing accommodations on a case-by-case basis to employees who may work in areas that do not have dedicated lactation space. Our goal is to support working mothers with the worksite assistance they need to balance home and work life.

Cashless Convenience

UW Hospital's Cashless Convenience program allows you to purchase items at hospital food service locations and gift shops by using your employee identification badge. By enrolling in the program, you can avoid having to tote around your wallet or purse when you want a meal or snack, or to buy a gift at hospital locations.

Discounts

UW Hospital and Clinics is pleased to offer employees a variety of discounts and time-savers to some of the services you use in your daily life. From discounts at local fitness centers to discounts on movie tickets, explore the savings options available to you as a UW Hospital and Clinics employee. Some of the discounts available are Noah's Ark All-day pass, Mt. Olympus Water park, Six Flags Great America and reduced movie passes.

UW Hospital and Clinics also offers a variety of on-site conveniences to save you time! Visit Java Coast in Town Square or at West Clinic. Or before you head home, grab a gallon of milk at the Mendota Market or pick up your sweetheart a card in the Gift Shop. You can even mail the card from our Mail Room.