Postdoctoral Scholar Benefit Plan Portal |
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ELIGIBILITY:
As a new postdoc appointed in any of the postdoc title codes of 3252, 3253, 3254, 3255 or 3256, you have 31 days from your date of appointment to enroll yourself and your eligible dependents.
Family member eligibility requirements are the same as the family member eligibility requirements for the University of California Faculty and Staff plans. The major family member eligibility categories are the following:
Note: When two family members are employed through the UC, duplicate coverage is not allowed.
Your eligible family members must be enrolled with the same coverage start date as you, which is the date of appointment. However, you may enroll eligible family members at a later time due to a qualifying event as listed in the section below.
Failure to enroll yourself, or enroll your dependents, within this time frame could result in a significant delay in access to coverage, or the inability to enroll yourself and/or your dependents until the next Open Enrollment period.
UC's Definition of a Domestic Partnership
If you are currently enrolled, you may be able to enroll a newly eligible family member(s) (and/or change your Medical and Dental plan types) if you experience one of the following qualifying life events:
Qualifying Events
For a comprehensive overview of PSBP benefits offered through Health Net, including how to find a provider, file claims, utilize wellness programs and behavioral health services, determine out-of-pocket costs and more, please visit Health Net’s https://psbp.healthnetcalifornia.com/ website at
Benefits through Health Net include:
Assistance with Health Net Claims Process
DPOS Summary of Benefits – Effective 1/1/2025
Contact Information
The Principal (DPOS group# - H12843) – 800.247.4695 – www.principal.com
Postdocs who missed enrolling in the LTD plan during their Period of Initial Eligibility can complete, print, sign, date and email the attached Medical History Statement (EOI) form to musc@standard.com or can complete their request online (www.standard.com/MHS). Please note the postdoc will need to include the policy number: 643383.
PLEASE NOTE:
Life and AD&D Insurance Overview
Certificate and Summary Plan Description
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance
Disability Claim Filing Instructions
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Contact Information
The Standard (LTD/STD group# - 643383) – 800.319.9557 – www.standard.com
Postdoctoral Scholar Employees (Title Codes 3252, 3255, 3256) are eligible to participate in the Health FSA (HFSA) and Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) plans eligible dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after-school programs, and child or adult daycare. For more information on FSA plans and how to use them, check out the FAQs.
. The HFSA is a pre-tax benefit account that is used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not covered by your health plan or elsewhere. A Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for
UC Postdoctoral Scholars Flexible Spending Accounts FAQs
View the WEX FSA Video Presentation
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Summary
Health Care Flexible Spending Account Summary
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All eligible Postdocs (Title Code 3252, 3253, 3254, 3255 or 3256) and their dependents are automatically covered for medical evacuation and repatriation benefits necessary to satisfy the J Visa Program. It is not necessary to purchase supplemental insurance to satisfy the J-1 and J-2 Visa requirements regarding Medical Evacuation or Repatriation. The Standard Insurance Company offers both J1 and J2 visa holders the required insurance coverage as shown below: U.S. Department of State Requirements amount (USD)
Please review the Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Details, including limitations and exclusions, for a thorough understanding of your coverage.
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Email:UniversityServices.GBS.psbp@ajg.comFor COBRA, email cobraadmin@wexhealth.com |
Mailing Address:Gallagher Benefit Services |
Health Net https://psbp.healthnetcalifornia.com/
The Principal (DPOS group# - H12843) – 800.247.4695 – www.principal.com The Standard (LTD/STD group# - 643383) – 800.319.9557 – www.standard.com WEX Health (FSA) – 844.561.1338 - https://uc-fsa.com/ |