Page 3 Eligibility and Using My Benefits What Are the Eligibility Requirements? You must meet the following criteria at the time of application approval and payment processing to be eligible for the benefit: Must be an Active Team Member scheduled to work at least 32 hours per pay period. Team Members will be eligible after 6 months of employment. Team Members must be in Good Standing and have not had a formal written performance corrective action plan within the previous 12 months. Team Members that are part of the Dubuque SEIU Local 199 Union are not eligible to participate in this program and should reference their collective bargaining agreement for more information. UnityPoint Health – Meriter Team Members are not eligible to participate in this program and should reference their Tuition Assistance Program Policy. What Degrees or Education Programs Are Eligible? All education programs must be related to the Team Member’s current job or an established career path within UnityPoint Health . All coursework must result in academic credit. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are eligible if they are granted for achieving a certificate or certification. Educational programs that are covered include: Master's Degree Doctorate Degree Bachelor's Degree Associate Degree Certificate (must have measurable course completion requirement beyond attendance/participation) Individual Courses Education programs that are not covered include, but are not limited to: Individual courses for sports, recreation, or hobbies, unless part of a degree program Seminars, conferences, and workshops What Majors or Fields of Study Can I Pursue? Eligible Fields of Study should relate to your established career path within UnityPoint Health. Majors or Fields of Study that are covered include, but are not limited to: Accounting Business Administration Finance Information Technology Management Nursing © 2023 Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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