In 1999, the Health Alliance received the Excellence Award for Family Friendly Employers awarded by Comprehensive Community Childcare (4C). We recognize that work and family responsibilities can sometimes be difficult to manage and we provide information and services to help our associates balance them.

Adoption Assistance Program
The Health Alliance Adoption Assistance Program helps associates in their efforts to adopt a child. The Health Alliance will reimburse eligible adoption-related expenses:

Note: Benefit limited to two adoptions per family.

Who is Eligible
All full-time and part-time associates regularly scheduled to work at least 40 hours a pay period are eligible for adoption benefits if they have at least 12 months of service before the expense is incurred. Reimbursement will be made when adoption is finalized, provided the associate is actively at work. Associates are eligible for Family Medical Leave (FML) for the placement of a child for adoption if they meet the eligibility and service requirements outlined in the Health Alliance Leave of Absence Policy. Associates not eligible for FML who are off work for the adoption of a child will be eligible for personal leave.

Child Care Discounts
At times, The Health Aliance is successful in obtaining decounted child care provider services. Information on discounted services is typically announced through our regular newsletter communications and is available through the Alliance Benefit Department. The Health Alliance does not recommend or guarantee that space is available at any of the publicized child care providers.

Associates are also encouraged to contact Comprehensive Community Child Care (4C), a community-sponsored organization that allows free access to their child care provider database as well as tips and guidelines on establishing a good relationship with your child care provider.

KidKare at St. Luke Hospital
When you don’t want to leave your sick child at home, KidKare at St. Luke Hospital could be the answer. KidKare is located in the pediatric unit at St. Luke Hospital East where care is available from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, on a space-available basis. (Note: Children with contagious illnesses may not qualify for this care.)

Who is Eligible
This service is available to all Health Alliance associates.

Cost of Coverage
The cost to Health Alliance associates is $3 per hour and you must call ahead to check space availability, 859-962-4207.

Wee Care at The Fort Hamilton Hospital
Understanding the special needs of working parents, The Fort Hamilton offers a program that provides safe, comfortable, affordable care for sick children 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on a space-available basis. The professional hospital staff is experienced in caring for sick children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, and accustomed to providing the kind of care you want for your child. (Note: Children with contagious illnesses may not qualify for this care.)

Who is Eligible
The service is available to all Health Alliance associates.

Cost of Coverage
The cost to Health Alliance associates is $3 per hour for the first 8 hours of service and $2 per hour for each additional hour. Pre-registration is required and at least one hour notice prior to utilizing the service. For assistance and more information, call 513-867-2424