Finding the right child or elder care solution can be challenging. When regular care arrangements fall through, it can be difficult to find quality backup care alternatives. BMC has partnered with Bright Horizons Family Solutions to offer you the Backup Care Advantage Program, giving access to a national network of high-quality care solutions for both your children and elderly family members. The company provides Backup Care to you automatically – you do not need to enroll in this coverage.
The Backup Care Advantage Program can help when:
Cost of Service
BMC covers the majority of expenses for up to 10 days of backup care per year, per employee. If you decide to use any of the recommended services, the copays are:
• $15 per child or $25 per family for center-based care,
• $6 per hour (4-hour minimum) for in-home care.
Register in Advance
Register in advance so that you are ready to use the Back-Up Care Advantage Program when you need care. You can register two ways: Online at careadvantage.com/bmc and enter the BMC employer username: BMC and password: CARE4YOU, or call the toll-free number at 1-877-BH-CARES (1-877-242-2737). Care Consultants are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. You will be asked to provide the care recipient name, birth date, any known allergies and an emergency contact.
Additional Family Support (CareDirect ™)
You also have access to additional family resources to help you secure your own regular, ongoing care needs, through Bright Horizons CareDirect™ including:
— Babysitters and nannies for regular and weekend care (including children with special needs) and adult/elder caregivers – available through Sittercity
— Pet sitters, dog walkers, groomers and more – available through Sittercity
— Eldercare resources, planning, and referrals – available through Years Ahead and Long-Term Solutions
— Tutoring, test prep and homework help – available through BrightStudyTM
— Housekeepers and additional homework help – available through Sittercity
Bright Horizons Family Solutions is the world's leading provider of employer-sponsored child care, early education and work/life solutions. It manages more than 750 full-service and backup child care centers around the world.
Download the Backup Care App
Download the free Bright Horizons Backup Care app for your android or Apple device.