Health Insurance (Required)

• As an incoming resident/fellow, you will be defaulted into the UCHP plan (administered by Aetna) – Single coverage.
• Residents/fellows may choose from three health plans. Enrollment in one of the three plans is permitted only upon hire by UCMC, during the open enrollment period, or within 30 days of a Qualifying life event. As a new hire, coverage is effective on the first day of employment provided that enrollment takes place within the first 30 days of employment. Medical Plans Include:
  • University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
  • BCBS PPO Premier
  • BCBS PPO Advantage
• IMPORTANT NOTE: With the University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), you must receive care from UChicago Medicine providers and facilities including NorthShore and AdventHealth providers.
• Residents/fellows may enroll their family members to their medical plan. Proof of dependent status is required. Newly eligible dependents may be added within 30 days of qualifying life event (i.e. marriage, birth or adoption, divorce). Otherwise, such additions may only be made during the open enrollment period.  Rates are subject to change.
• To Opt-out, choose your plan, or add your dependents: login to ucmbenefits.org If opting out, you must provide proof of coverage (see list of acceptable proof of coverage above).

To find a provider UCHP: visit www.aetna.com/dse/custom/uchp. To find a PPO Premier or PPO Advantage provider, visit www.bcbsil.com.