Benefits for Postdoctoral Scholars
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2012 Postdoctoral Medical Insurance Plan and Rate Change Memo from Rania Sanford, Ed.D.,
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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 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 to (650) 723-7669
Email to postdocbenefits@stanford.edu
Mail to Postdoc Benefits Office, 320 Panama Street, Stanford CA 94305-4160
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):
There are two Blue Shield of CA plans: EPO and PPO.
DELTA DENTAL:
The Postdoc Benefits Office offers all postdoctoral scholars and their dependents
a dental plan through Delta. 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 .
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 2012 Health Insurance Rates for medical, dental and disability/life insurance
costs, and the benefits memo from the Office of Research and Graduate Policy.
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.
Get
information on ENROLLING IN
BENEFITS
Get
information on PAYING YOUR PREMIUMS
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) |