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Open Enrollment:
Attend a Postdoc Benefits Fair:
2010 BISNet Open Enrollment Instructions Postdoc Orientation: Insurance Contacts: |
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November 6, 2009Benefits Information
As a Stanford postdoc, you are required to have medical insurance coverage. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs offers a medical plan through Anthem Blue Cross. Dental and vision coverage is also offered through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Enrollment for the Anthem Blue Cross Medical, Dental and VSP (vision) plans is done through an online system called BISNet (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).
ANTHEM BLUE CROSS MEDICAL:
There are two Anthem Blue Cross Medical plans: HMO and PPO. See the Anthem Blue Cross Plan Overview .
DELTAL DENTAL:
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs offers all postdoctoral scholars and their dependents
a dental plan through Delta. For more information, please visit the 2009 Delta Dental Summary .
VISION SERVICE PLAN (VSP):
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs offers all postdoctoral scholars and their dependents a vision plan through VSP. For more information, please visit the 2009 Vision Summary .
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.
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 2009 Insurance Rates for medical, dental and disability/life insurance
costs, and the benefits memo from the Office of Research and Graduate Policy.
Some postdoctoral scholars choose to waive the benefits offered by Stanford and
obtain coverage from a different source. In this case, a waiver
of insurance must be filed with the Office of
Postdoctoral Affairs 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.
Get
information on ENROLLING IN
BENEFITS
Get
information on PAYING YOUR PREMIUMS
If you have any questions, please e-mail the Benefits Department in the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Their walk-in office hours are 1:30-4:30 p.m. daily. If you need to arrange a different time, please request an appointment via e-mail.
Mona Hartmann |
Cecilia Avila (Cecy) |
*updated 11/03/09