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Postdocs Working Abroad

If you are a postdoc working outside of the United States, you are not eligible for enrollment in the Dental plans. You may enroll in the PPO plan offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois and access care abroad. For more information on how to access care abroad please refer to the BCBS Global site. Please note you are automatically enrolled in the Life, AD&D , Short term and Long term disability insurance. In addition, you do have the option to enroll in the Voluntary Life option.

For information on travel policies, you may consult an insurance carrier directly, a travel insurance broker in your area, or the U.S. Department of State's website at: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/health/insurance-providers.html