Human Resource Services
PostDocCare
PostDocCare is an injury and sickness insurance plan underwritten by BlueCross BlueShield of Florida and created specifically for Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows as well as their dependents.
**Notice regarding additional insurance id cards
Blue Cross Blue Shield does not issue separate id cards for dependents under your insurance plan. You will receive two ID cards under your name and dependents will use your insurance card information. You may order additional cards by calling the BCBS customer service number on the card or by creating an online account at www.bcbsfl.com and clicking the additional cards link.
The PostDocCare resources for the 2011-2012 policy year will be posted as information becomes available.
- Resources
- Enrollment
- Eligibility
- Costs
- Online Access to Account Information
- New Features to the 2011-2012 Policy
- Discount Plan
- Contact Information
- Brochure and Benefit Booklet
- Summary of Benefits 2011-2012 policy year
- Pre-Enrollment Hotline
- FAQ section: Answers about PostDocCare coverage, eligibility, and how to use the plan
- Policy Exclusions
- Benefit Booklet (will be posted once available)
Enrollment
>>>> PostDocCare online enrollment<<<< (For newly hired Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows)
All University of Florida employees on an appointment as a Postdoctoral Associate or Postdoctoral Fellow may enroll online at www.hr.ufl.edu/benefits/post_doc_care/enroll.asp within 30 days of the employee’s date of hire or during the specified open enrollment period. Eligible participants who do enroll may also insure their spouse or registered domestic partner and/or children. Dependent coverage must be elected at the time the employee enrolls.
Supporting documentation including a marriage certificate for spouse coverage and/or birth certificate for child coverage must be provided within 60 days of the coverage effective date. Postdoctoral Associates or Postdoctoral Fellows who wish to enroll a domestic partner will need to contact the GA and Post Doc Associate Benefits Office at 352-392-0003 in order to complete the appropriate paperwork.
Eligibility
University of Florida employees on an appointment as a Postdoctoral Associate or Postdoctoral Fellow may participate in the PostDocCare Health Plan. To be eligible, a Postdoctoral Associate or Postdoctoral Fellow must be on a Postdoctoral Associate or Postdoctoral Fellowship appointment through the University of Florida. The employing department must provide documentation of the Postdoctoral Associate appointment or Postdoctoral Fellowship. Eligible Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows must enroll within 30 days from the date of hire. Coverage will be effective the first of the month following the date of enrollment. Dependent coverage must be elected at the time the eligible Postdoctoral Associate or Postdoctoral Fellow enrolls. Eligible Postdoctoral Associates or Postdoctoral Fellows who do not enroll within 30 days from the date of hire can enroll and/or add/remove dependent coverage during the open enrollment period that will take place concurrently with the state of Florida benefit open enrollment period in the fall.
Eligible Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows who do enroll may also insure their dependents. Eligible dependents are the spouse or domestic partner and their children under 26 years of age.
Costs
There is no cost to the Postdoctoral Associate for PostDocCare coverage; coverage for both the Postdoctoral Associate and covered dependents is paid for by the University of Florida.
The PostDocCare premium and the premium for any elected dependent coverage will be paid according to the funding grant and its specifications for employees meeting the PostDocCare eligibility requirements as a Postdoctoral Fellow.
Online Access to Account Information
Please visit www.bcbsfl.com and login to MyBlueService. Access will be available once your eligibility has been confirmed by the University of Florida and your coverage updated with BlueCross BlueShield.
New features of the 2011-2012 PostDocCare Policy
- Deductible Waived at Student Health Care Center and UF&Shands
- Annual Deductible of $100 for BlueCross BlueShield Providers
- No Prescription Maximum
- No Wellness Benefit Maximum
Discount Plan
Discount Programs through BlueCross BlueShield of Florida
Blue365 helps you find the health and wellness information, support and service you need 365 days a year – while at the same time enjoying special member savings.
As a member of BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, you automatically have access to the content, tools and discounted offers available through Blue365. Once your eligibility is confirmed for PostDocCare, you may visit http://www3.bcbsfl.com/wps/portal/bcbsfl/disclaimer/blue365 and search for products and services available to you at discount rates.
Contact Information
For benefits questions prior to receiving your BlueCross BlueShield of Florida ID card please call (800) 967-8938.
For benefits questions after you have received your BlueCross BlueShield of Florida ID card please call 800-664-5295.
If you update your mailing address at any time with BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, please inform the GA and Post Doc Associate Benefits Office at (352) 392-0003.
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HRS Building , 903 W. University Avenue |
United HealthCare Policy 2010-2011
2009-2010 Brochure (expires June 30, 2010)
Summary of Benefits 2009-2010 policy year