Marshfield Clinic provides a robust benefits package to eligible employees.
The following benefit information applies to employees who obtain benefit-eligible status. A full or part-time benefit status is assigned based on a position's budgeted hours.
Effective date
Benefits such as health, dental, Section 125 and group life are effective the first of the month following employment. Effective dates for benefits such as Supplemental Life and 401(k) Plan are dependent on receipt of completed elections.
Health and wellness benefits
Medical plan
Benefit eligible employees have the choice to select from four health plans. The plans include a range of deductibles, copays and coinsurance, including a prescription drug benefit. The premium cost is shared between the employee and Marshfield Clinic.
Dental plan
Marshfield Clinic provides a choice of two dental plans. (One plan limits services to a specific group of dentists.)
Section 125 plans - pre-tax deduction options
Medical expense flexible spending account (FSA) allows the employee to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover medical expenses not payable by insurance, such as health and dental plan deductibles, co-pays, prescription drugs, eye glasses, etc.
Limited purpose flexible spending account (FSA)
Allows you to remain health savings account (HSA) eligible and take advantage of a FSA for limited health care expenses.
Dependent care plan
Participants may elect to pay for qualifying dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Health savings account (HSA)
A qualified high deductible health plan participant can fund his or her HSA through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Wellness program
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to a culture that helps employees reach their best selves. Our Employee Wellness program will help you reach your wellness goals through a variety of programs and services.
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Marshfield Clinic staff, employees and their immediate families may utilize EAP resources for assistance and referral for personal concerns and challenges. The program is voluntary and confidential.
Financial benefits
Retirement plans
401(k) plan
Benefit eligible staff can begin to participate immediately upon hire. Participants can set aside up to 100% of their salary on a tax-deferred basis subject to IRS limitations (e.g. 2018 limitation = $18,500). The Clinic matches the first 6% of those savings $0.50 on the dollar. The Plan also includes a Roth or post-tax option. Participant selects the investment options.
Money purchase pension plan
Marshfield Clinic contributes 3% of an employee's gross income up to the Social Security wage base. Once an employee has met the eligibility requirements, they are 100% vested. *Contributions are made annually based on meeting the following criteria: age 21 prior to or as of the last day of the calendar year, worked a minimum of 1000 hours during the calendar year and actively employed as of the last business day of the calendar year.
Disability income protection
Short term disability
A benefit, based on average weekly salary, is payable after a seven-calendar day elimination period. Maximum benefit period is 180 days. Benefit is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment in a benefited status.
Long term disability
Effective date is based on benefit status. Benefit is based on a percentage of pre-disability earnings upon completion of a 180-calendar day elimination period. Benefit is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment in a benefited status.
Life insurance
Group term life insurance
The Clinic provides a group term life insurance program effective the first day of the month following benefit status. The life insurance amount is a multiple of annual salary.
Voluntary term life insurance
Benefit eligible staff may purchase additional term life insurance for themselves, their spouse and dependents at group rates.
Voluntary accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Benefit eligible staff are eligible to purchase an accidental death and dismemberment insurance for themselves and their family.
Travel and accident insurance
Staff traveling on approved business are covered under an accidental death benefit provided by Marshfield Clinic.
Voluntary long term care program
Long term care insurance is available on a voluntary basis to physicians, staff and their extended family members. Program features individual policies with a wide range of options allowing you to customize coverage to fit your needs and budget.
Employee referral program
Marshfield Clinic's external referral program is intended to reward physicians and staff who refer qualified candidates for open positions. This program promotes the referral candidates from external sources and provides those individuals with the opportunity to earn a referral bonus in accordance with the program guidelines.
Work life balance
Paid time off
Paid Leave, vacation and short-term sick leave are combined into one paid leave account. The amount of paid leave earned is based on the employee's length of service and the number of paid hours (benefit status). Paid leave benefit varies for hourly and salaried staff. The following examples are based on a 40-hour work week:
Hourly staff
Years of service Days of paid time off
0-1 10
1-4 16
5-14 21
15-24 26
25+ 31
Salaried staff
Years of service Days of paid time off
0-9 21
10-24 26
25+ 31
Holiday pay
Marshfield Clinic observes 6-1/2 holidays. Paid holiday time is based on the position's budgeted week and employment status.
Scheduling
Job share
Marshfield Clinic encourages opportunities for employees to participate in job sharing when such opportunities become available and are consistent with business need.
Casual status
The Clinic may also offer casual status positions; casual employees are those who work a limited number of hours with no set schedule. They are called upon to work as needed. They receive only legally mandated benefits unless otherwise eligible for other Clinic-provided benefits.
Child care
Child care center - Marshfield Medical Center
The Child Care Center of Marshfield Medical Center is managed by Bright Horizons, Inc. To request a tour or to ask about current availability contact the Child Care Center at 715-387-7555 or 715-387-7606.
Employee discounts
Marshfield Clinic discounts
As a Marshfield Clinic physician/staff, you, your spouse and dependents are eligible for discounts from Marshfield Clinic Optical Shop, Audiology, Orthotic/Prosthetics, Health Management Resources (HMR), Refractive/Lasik surgery, as well as all Clinic pharmacies.
PerkSpot
PerkSpot is a unique and fun benefit which provides an employee discount program on behalf of Marshfield Clinic. Perkspot works with local and national merchants to offer discounts to our employees on a wide range of goods and services.
American Automobile Association (AAA) discount
Marshfield Clinic also partners with AAA to offer discounted AAA memberships to physicians and staff and their families.
Education
Employee education and development
Marshfield Clinic supports employee development through ongoing education and development activities. In-house training programs are offered in a variety of technical, professional, managerial, and personal development areas. Off-site education opportunities may also be available through the Clinic's meeting and development reimbursement program and tuition assistance program.
Tuition assistance
Funding may be made available on a competitive basis for organized degree or certification-related courses where such course-work contributes to an employee's potential for a change in position or advancement within Marshfield Clinic.
