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Medical Plans

Medical Plans

Our medical plans provide coverage for preventative care, preexisting conditions, prescription drugs, as well as mental health services.

Kaiser HMO

Cost-effective managed care with a copay, in Kaiser’s network and service area.

Health Care + Savings

High deductible plan, no fixed copays in nationwide network, with access to an HSA.

Stanford Health Care Alliance (SHCA)

Stanford care, with a copay, in a select local network.

ACA Basic High Deductible

Meets the minimum essential coverage and affordability requirements for benefits-eligible employees.

Trio by Blue Shield

A fixed copay for services within the California service areas.

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Compare Medical Plans & Costs

Active employees and official retirees can use this tool to compare medical benefits, as well as plan costs.

Compare Plans
Waiving Coverage

Waiving Coverage

If you don’t need Stanford coverage, you must actively waive coverage in My Benefits.You’ll receive a $25 credit (or a $12.50 credit if you work part-time) provided as taxable income in each paycheck.

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Medical Contribution Assistance Program

Medical Contribution Assistance Program

If you qualify, Stanford will help you pay your contributions to your university-sponsored  medical plan when you cover your family.

Apply for assistance
ACA Plan

ACA Plan for Temps & Casuals

If you are a casual/temp employee, you may still be eligible for minimum essential medical coverage for you and your dependent children to age 26.

ACA Plan
COBRA

COBRA

Continuing coverage may be available if you or one of your covered dependents loses health coverage. 

COBRA