Postdoctoral Fellows - Benefits Eligibility

Eligibility begins on your date of appointment. Log in to CUBES to see the benefits and options you are eligible for, as well as monthly cost.

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Benefits Eligibility

Full-Time Postdoctoral Clinical Fellows and
Postdoctoral Research Fellows not receiving salary

Eligible for

UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus 80 Medical, Basic Vision and Prescription Drug coverage
Dental coverage
Optional Vision Coverage
Child Care benefit of $5,000 (Postdoctoral Research Fellows only)
Basic Life Insurance of $50,000
Tuition Exemption for the American Language Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Part-Time Postdoctoral Fellows are not eligible for coverage under Columbia University benefits.

Eligible Dependents

For most University benefits, including Medical, Vision and Dental, your dependents can be covered if you verify they are your: