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If you have any questions, please contact Gallagher at <strong>844-315-4550</strong> or <a href="mailto:UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com">UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com</a>.<span class="PABOLDBLUETEXT" id="NW_GARNETT_NW_GARNETT_URL$span" title="Garnett Powers"></span></p> <p>Detailed benefits guides, Summary of Benefits Coverage (SBC), plan rates and more can be found on the <a href="http://clients.garnett-powers.com/pd/northwesternu/">Postdoctoral Benefits Elections website.</a></p> <p>An on-demand <a href="http://clients.garnett-powers.com/pd/northwesternu//downloads/NU%20Postdoc%20Open%20Enrollment%20Meeting-20231023_130501-Meeting%20Recording.mp4">Postdoctoral Scholar Benefits Information video</a><a href="http://clients.garnett-powers.com/pd/northwesternu//downloads/NU/NU%20Benefits%20Overview.mp4"></a> is also available to learn more about the plans.</p> <h3>Who's Eligible</h3> <p>If you don't know your job code, use <a href="../documents/find-postdoc-type.pdf">this guide</a> to navigate to your appointment type in <a href="https://myhr.northwestern.edu/">myHR</a>.</p> <table><caption></caption> <tbody> <tr> <th>Postdoctoral Fellow/Scholar</th> <th>Primary Job Code</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Postdoctoral Fellow/Scholar</td> <td>100006</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <th>National Research Service Award (T32)</th> <th>Primary Job Code</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Postdoctoral Fellow-NRSA</td> <td>100091</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Department of Ed Postdoc</td> <td>105565</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Other Categories</th> <th>Primary Job Code</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Postdoctoral Fellow-Direct Fellowship</td> <td>107021</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow</td> <td>103073</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Those not eligible include Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow (100118), WCAS Affiliate (107352), and Postdoctoral Fellow/Scholar on the Qatar Campus.</p> <p><img alt="available benefits" class="" height="173" src="../images/benefits/potdoc-benefit-grid.png" width="883"/></p> <h3>Newly Eligible Postdoctoral Fellows/Scholars</h3> <p>Upon hire, all postdocs who wish to enroll in Northwestern University health, dental, vision, FSA, LTD, and life plans <strong>MUST</strong> enroll within 31-days of their hire date.  Enrollment utilize two systems: <a href="https://clients.garnett-powers.com/pd/northwesternu/">Gallagher Benefits Services</a> for health, dental, vision, and life; and <a href="https://myhr.northwestern.edu/">myHR</a> for FSA, LTD, and Legal benefits. To begin enrollment, login to <a href="https://myhr.northwestern.edu/">myHR</a> then follow the steps on this <a href="../documents/benefits/new-hire-postdoc.pdf">Step-By-Step Guide</a>.</p> <p>All questions regarding benefits for postdoc plans should be directed to Gallagher Benefit Services at<strong> 844-315-4550</strong> or <a href="mailto:UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com">UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com </a></p> <h3>Newly Eligible NRSA Postdoctoral Fellows and Dept of Ed. Postdoctoral Fellows</h3> <p>Upon hire, all postdocs who wish to enroll in Northwestern University health, dental, vision, LTD, and life plans <strong>MUST</strong> enroll within 31-days of their hire date.  Enrollment utilize one system, accessed via <a href="https://clients.garnett-powers.com/pd/northwesternu/">Gallagher Benefits Services</a>.</p> <p>All questions regarding benefits for postdocs plans should be directed to Gallagher Benefit Services at<strong> 844-315-4550</strong> or <a href="mailto:UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com">UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com </a></p> <h3>Newly Eligible Direct Funded Postdoctoral Fellows</h3> <p>Upon hire, all postdocs who wish to enroll in Northwestern University health, dental, vision, LTD, and life plans <strong>MUST</strong> enroll within 31-days of their hire date.  Enrollment utilize one system, accessed via <a href="https://clients.garnett-powers.com/pd/northwesternu/">Gallagher Benefits Services</a>. </p> <p>All questions regarding benefits for postdocs plans should be directed to Gallagher Benefit Services at<strong> 844-315-4550</strong> or <a href="mailto:UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com">UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com </a></p> <h3>Newly Eligible Visiting Postdoctoral Fellows</h3> <p>As a visiting postdocs you should maintain your health care coverage at your home institution.  In the event health, dental, or vision coverage is needed, you are eligible for limited benefits through the Postdoc Benefit Program administered through Gallagher Benefits Services. You are eligible for health, dental, and vision only and <strong>MUST</strong> enroll within 31-days of their hire date.  Enrollment utilize one system, accessed via <a href="https://clients.garnett-powers.com/pd/northwesternu/">Gallagher Benefits Services</a>.</p> <p>All questions regarding benefits for postdoc plans should be directed to Gallagher Benefit Services at<strong> 844-315-4550</strong> or <a href="mailto:UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com">UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com.</a></p> </main> </div> <footer> <div class="contain-970"> <div class="footer-content"> <a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/"><img alt="Northwestern University logo" src="https://common.northwestern.edu/v8/css/images/northwestern-university.svg"/></a> <ul> <li>© <script>// <![CDATA[ document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) // ]]></script> Northwestern University</li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/facilities/building-campus-access/building-access/">Building Access</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/emergency/index.html">Campus Emergency Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://hr.northwestern.edu/careers/">Careers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/contact.html">Contact Northwestern University</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/disclaimer.html">Disclaimer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/privacy/index.html">Privacy Statement</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/accessibility/about/report-accessibility-issue.html">Report an Accessibility Issue</a></li> <li><a href="https://policies.northwestern.edu/">University Policies</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="footer-content contact"><ul><li class="footer-pin-icon"><span class="hide-label">Address</span></li><li><strong>Office of Human Resources</strong></li><li>1800 Sherman Avenue, 1st Floor</li><li>Evanston, IL 60201</li></ul><ul><li class="footer-phone-icon"><span class="hide-label">Phone number</span></li><li>(847) 491-4700</li></ul><ul><li class="footer-email-icon"><span class="hide-label">Email Address</span></li><li><a href="mailto:askHR@northwestern.edu">askHR@northwestern.edu</a></li></ul></div> <div class="footer-content"><p><strong>Social Media</strong></p><a class="social facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/NorthwesternU">Facebook</a><a class="social twitter" href="https://www.twitter.com/northwesternu">Twitter</a><a class="social instagram" href="https://instagram.com/northwesternu">Instagram</a><br/><a class="social youtube" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NorthwesternU">YouTube</a><a class="social tiktok" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@northwestern.u">TikTok</a><a class="social linkedin" href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/northwestern-university/">Linkedin</a></div> <div class="footer-content"> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/norris/services/bookstore.html">Bookstore</a></li> <li><a href="https://offices.northwestern.edu/">Directory</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.library.northwestern.edu/">Library</a></li> <li><a href="https://maps.northwestern.edu/">Maps</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/transportation-parking/">Parking</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/transportation-parking/shuttles/routes/">Shuttles</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </footer> <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.4.1/jquery.min.js"></script> <script src="https://common.northwestern.edu/dept/2.0/scripts.js"></script>  <script async="async" src="https://siteimproveanalytics.com/js/siteanalyze_55710.js"></script> <script> $(function() { // Add active class to li of top folder var url = location.href; var abs = url.substring(url.indexOf(".edu/hr/") + 7); var folder = abs.split("/")[1]; var currtop = $('#top-nav').find('a[href = "/hr/' + folder + '/index.html"]'); currtop.parent().addClass('active'); }); </script> </body> </html>