Medical Plans
Compare Medical Plans & Costs
Active employees and official retirees can use this tool to compare medical benefits, as well as plan costs.
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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.
Learn MoreHealthcare + Savings
High deductible plan, no fixed copays in nationwide network, with access to an HSA.
Learn MoreStanford Health Care Alliance (SHCA)
Stanford care, with a copay, in a select local network.
Learn MoreACA Basic High Deductible
Meets the minimum essential coverage and affordability requirements for benefits-eligible employees.
Learn MoreTrio by Blue Shield
A fixed copay for services within the California service areas.
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Active employees and official retirees can use this tool to compare medical benefits, as well as plan costs.
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.
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.
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.
COBRA
Continuing coverage may be available if you or one of your covered dependents loses health coverage.