Wake Me Up Before You Focal
Survivor sang about having the "Eye of the Tiger," and every year leaders channel that same champion focus during annual Focal—evaluating teammate competencies, key accomplishments, and development goals through this three-letter review process.
What is a PDR (Performance Development Review)?
Europe rocked arena anthems with "The Final Countdown," and teammates face their own countdown every November to submit final elections on BenefitsForDaVita.com before this critical cutoff locks the system.
What is the Open Enrollment deadline (Nov. 6)
Paula Abdul wanted it "Straight Up," and when a teammate's base salary is perfectly aligned with the exact midpoint of their pay range, their compa-ratio equals this whole number (or percentage).
What is 1.0 (or 100%)?
Ray Parker Jr. asked "Who you gonna call?"—and when teammates have late-night benefit questions, they skip the ghost hunters and chat 24/7 on BenefitsForDaVita.com with this virtual benefits assistant.
Who is Ask Benny?
Cyndi Lauper sang this hit ballad about showing authentic caring, which shares its name with the Color Health program providing Anthem enrolled teammates and families with genetic cancer risk testing, screening kits, and clinical support.
What is "True Colors"?
Cyndi Lauper sang about promise "Time After Time," and leaders rely on this structured quarterly cadence throughout the year so they don't have to wait 365 days to adjust pay, fix compression, or reward promotions.
What is QMP (Quarterly Merit Planning)?
"Should I Stay or Should I Go"? If you decide to "Stay" like The Clash and take no action during Open Enrollment, your medical plan and other benefits continue, but these pre-tax spending accounts will automatically reset to $0 because they require an active election every year.
What are Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts?
Tina Turner sang about being "Simply the Best," and in DaVita's compensation philosophy, this foundational principle ensures that a teammate's pay growth is directly linked to their individual results, contributions, and demonstrated proficiency.
What is Pay for Performance?
Dire Straits sang about "Money for Nothing," and teammates on Anthem medical plans can get their out-of-pocket medical bills reimbursed just by using top-quality doctors through this program.
What is Garner?
Huey Lewis & The News famously sang about searching for a specific prescription in this hit track—fitting for Anthem members exploring GLP-1s for weight loss, who connect with our exclusive prescriber, Ilant.
What is "I Want a New Drug"?
Bonnie Tyler sang "Turn around, bright eyes," and when it is time to model merit allocations, review spend against guidelines, and submit final compensation recommendations, leaders log into this dedicated tool known by its three-letter acronym.
What is CPS (Compensation Planning System)?
Depeche Mode sang that they "Just Can't Get Enough," and teammates seeking extra peace of mind beyond basic medical can elect this category of optional add-ons during Open Enrollment, including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal Services, and Identity Theft Protection.
What are Voluntary or Supplemental benefits.
Billy Joel sang about "Pressure," and People leaders know the feeling when rapid changes in hiring rates cause new hire wages to squeeze uncomfortably close to tenured teammate pay, creating this common dilemma.
What is Salary (or Wage) Compression?
"Weird Al" Yankovic parodied pop royalty with "Like a Surgeon," and Anthem members planning non-emergency procedures can connect with top-tier surgical care and low or zero out-of-pocket costs through this dedicated benefit.
What is Lantern?
Donna Summer sang that "She Works Hard for the Money," and eligible teammates who achieve predetermined goals and metrics can earn financial rewards above their standard salary through this structured incentive program.
What is TMIP (Teammate Incentive Program)?