Benefits Summary

Yale offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and professional growth of its scholar community.

To enroll, refer to the Benefits Enrollment. You can view or update your selections through the Workday@Yale Guide.

Below is a summary of health benefits available:

Benefits	Postdoc Associates	Postdoc Fellows *
Health Insurance	Yes	Yes, full rate
Dental Insurance	Yes	Yes, at premium rate Unpaid PDF’s are unable to enroll into dental insurance.
Long-Term Disability	Yes	No
Vision Care Insurance	Yes	No
Employee Retirement Plan	Yes	No
Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical/Dental	Yes	No
Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Care	Yes	No

* For Postdoctoral Fellows not receiving a Yale University paycheck and who are unable to enroll via Workday, eligibility for enrollment in the Postdoctoral Fellow Membership Health Coverage Program through Yale Health is available.

Go to Yale Health’s Unpaid Postdoctoral Fellows page for additional details, monthly rates, and instructions for enrollment.
Postdoctoral Fellows can receive a Healthcare Subsidy. See the Form, Documents & Templates page for the enrollment links and guide.
Postdoc Fellows are eligible for up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave unless such leave is explicitly restricted by an external source of funding.
University holidays do not include Recess Days.

Important Information on Health Benefits

Yale University provides a broad array of benefits designed to enhance the well-being of its employees and their families. These offerings reflect the university’s commitment to supporting the personal, professional, and financial health of its community. For more information, visit My Benefits by Job Classification.

Please find further information on the Policies & Resources page.