Live Well
Stanford University is committed to offering you a wide range of health and life benefits designed to help you meet the needs of you and your family. This section includes information about the following benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision
Our comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans offer the flexibility and coverage you and your family need to stay healthy.
Retiree Health Benefits
Medical and dental benefits continue into retirement for qualified retirees. Find out about your health benefits in retirement.
Life Insurance
Stanford provides basic life insurance plus the opportunity to purchase supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Disability
Learn about our short-term and long-term disability benefits, including family leave.
Long Term Care
Additional coverage for long term care services such as nursing and home care for active employees, retirees and some family members.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Our Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) help you plan for certain expenses while reducing your taxes. Check out our health and dependent day care FSAs.
Eligibility
Full-time active Stanford employees and their dependents (as well as some part-time employees) are eligible for comprehensive health and life benefits. Official retirees of Stanford and their families qualify for medical and dental coverage.
Find out more about eligibility.