Transportation, Parking and Bicycle Commuter Benefits

Transportation Benefit and Parking

The Transportation benefit provides the resident/fellow with the opportunity to save money on transportation expenses related to getting to work.

• Reduced cost parking at the Medical Center’s Parking Lot A self-park facilities is available for residents/fellows. Please note: After Orientation, automatic parking payroll deductions can be arranged online via the UCMC Online Parking Application.  This program is located on the UCMC Intranet by following this link: http://ucmpark-web.uchospitals.edu/parkingregistration.  (Note: this link will not work unless you are already on a hospital network.) Completion of the online parking application is required for participation in this program.
• Parking amenity services at the Parking A garage include jump start (self-service), lock out service (additional fees may apply), windshield washer fluid, tire inflation (self-service) and fire assistance for vehicles in the structure.

At Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals, parking is available at all sites and will be arranged by the department.

Parking & Transit Flexible Spending Accounts

• Elect a pre-tax deduction from your paycheck each month to cover parking or transit costs. (If you park in a UCMC parking garage, you do not need to enroll in the Transit FSA.) Enroll by calling HealthEquity/WageWorks at1-877-924-3967 or visiting wageworks.com.

Bicycle Commuter Benefits

• If you use your bike as a substantial part of your commute to work, you might be eligible for reimbursement of up to $20 a month (taxable) for reasonable expenses related to your bike commute.
• Places to secure bicycles are located around the UCMC campus
• For additional details or to enroll, visit ucmbenefits.org.