All Stanford-appointed postdocs, regardless of how funded or visa status are eligible to enroll in the Postdoc Benefit Program. The full benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and accidental death insurance, basic and extended travel insurance, and a Postdoc Assistance Program
Mandatory Medical Insurance Requirement
As a Stanford-appointed postdoc, you are required to maintain comprehensive medical coverage that is compliant with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and other Stanford requirements for the duration of your appointment, and possibly during an approved leave of absence. This policy refers to all Stanford-appointed postdocs, regardless of visa status or funding source.
If you currently have a comprehensive medical plan through a spouse's/partner's employer, you may request to waive medical insurance offered to you through the Postdoc Benefit Program.
Overview
10 Essential Benefits
Learn what a medical plan must offerWho can be enrolled in the postdoc health benefit program?
You are eligible for our health plans if your appointment is approved through Stanford's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Learn about EligibilitySteps to Enrollment
Read the Steps to EnrollmentMaking Changes to Your Benefit Coverage Level
Learn about making changes to your benefit enrollmentPaying Your Health Insurance Premiums
Learn about paying your health insurance premiumsI Want to Waive Medical Insurance
As a Stanford-appointed postdoc, you must maintain medical coverage that meets ACA and Stanford requirements for the duration of your appointment, including during an approved leave of absence. If you currently have medical coverage through a spouse's/partner's employer plan, or through a private policy, you have the option of waiving Stanford medical coverage.
Learn how to waive medical insurance