Benefits for Postdoctoral Scholars
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Postdoc Benefits Office has moved to a New Location as of 3/22/2012: 3160 Porter Drive Effective June 1, 2011, the rules for Domestic Partner coverage have changed. As of this date, only Registered Domestic Partners of the same sex and opposite-sex partners when one partner is age 62 or older and qualified for Social Security benefits are eligible to enroll in the Stanford Postdoctoral Scholar plans. Family Healthcare Fund to Support Postdoc Families Postdoctoral Scholar Benefit Sessions are held most Thursday mornings, 10:00 AM to Noon. Click here for meeting location and map. Insurance Contacts: PPO Group #977900 |
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2012 Postdoc Health Benefits
Effective January 1, 2012, we have negotiated with Blue Shield to replace Anthem Blue Cross as our medical provider. This means you will continue to have access to doctors at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, as well as Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), and a large network of providers throughout the United States and in certain locations around the world.
2012 Open Enrollment Communication
Postdoc Assistance Program
The Horizon Health Postdoctoral Assistance Program (PAP) offers support, guidance and resources that can help you resolve personal issues and meet life’s challenges. This service is provided at no additional cost to you. Additional information is available HERE.
Stanford Help Center
The Stanford Help Center provides professional, confidential, short-term counseling on-site to Staff, Faculty, and Postdocs. They are located at the Mariposa House on campus, with satellite offices at Stanford Hospital, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) and in San Jose. All FSHC services are offered free of charge, up to 10 sessions for each postdoc and eligible dependents. Additional information is available HERE.
Postdoc Dependent Eligibility Documentation
If you enroll a dependent, the Postdoc Benefits Office requires proof of dependent eligibility for the dependents you cover. A complete list of acceptable documentation can be found HERE.
You can mail, fax, or scan and email a copy of the document(s) to the Postdoc Benefit Office.
Fax: (650) 723-7766
Email: postdocbenefits@stanford.edu
Mail: Postdoc Benefits Office, 3160 Porter Drive, Suite 250, Palo Alto, CA 94304-8443
Benefits Information
As a Stanford postdoc, you are required to have medical insurance coverage. The Postdoc Benefits Office offers a medical plan through Blue Shield of CA. Dental and vision coverage is also offered through the Postdoc Benefits Office. Enrollment for the Blue Shield of CA Medical, Delta Dental PPO and VSP Vision plans is done through an online system called ClearBenefits (no paper enrollment forms). Enrollment is not automatic; postdoctoral scholars have to initiate their own enrollment online.
PRIVACY PRACTICES AND CONFIDENTIALITY:
We are committed to protecting the privacy of your health-related information. This notice 
explains our responsibilities and your rights, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
BLUE SHIELD OF CA MEDICAL (Effective January 1, 2012):
The Postdoc Benefits Office offers all postdoctoral scholars and their dependents two medical plans through Blue Shield of CA: EPO and PPO.
DELTA DENTAL PPO:
The Postdoc Benefits Office offers all postdoctoral scholars and their dependents
a dental plan through Delta Dental. For more information, please visit the 2012 Delta Dental Summary .
VISION SERVICE PLAN (VSP):
The Postdoc Benefits Office offers all postdoctoral scholars and their dependents a vision plan through VSP. For more information, please visit the 2012 Vision Summary .
COSTS:
Postdoctoral Scholar benefits are funded either by the application
of an approved fringe benefit rate to the salaries of qualifying
(50% salary or more) Postdoctoral Scholars, or by fellowship awards,
or in the absence of one of these two sources, by the Scholar's
faculty sponsor/department. For more details, please see the 2012 Health Insurance Rates for medical, dental and disability/life insurance
costs, and the benefits memo from the Office of Research and Graduate Policy.
Get
information on PAYING YOUR PREMIUMS
WAIVING POSTDOC MEDICAL INSURANCE:
Postdoctoral scholars on J-1 visas are required to carry health insurance for themselves and their J-2 dependents for the full duration of their J program. Specific insurance requirements can be found at the Bechtel International Center web site.
Some postdoctoral scholars choose to waive the benefits offered by Stanford and
obtain coverage from a different source. In this case, a Medical Insurance Waiver Form must be filed with the Postdoc Benefits Office along with proof of other coverage
(e.g., insurance card, statement of coverage, etc.). You must sign the waiver form within 31 days of your appointment start date;
otherwise, your department will be charged for your medical coverage.
CARDINAL CARE/VADEN HEALTH CARE:
Please review the Cardinal Care/Vaden Center Memo regarding changes in eligibility for Cardinal Care and Vaden Health Center, effective September 1, 2009.
If you have any benefits questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please e-mail the Postdoc Benefits Office at postdocbenefits@stanford.edu.
Sandra DeGaine |
Cecilia Avila (Cecy) |