Recorded Presentations
If you are unable to attend the virtual welcome session, view these recorded presentations to learn key information as you get started on your Stanford career.
Health & Life Benefits Summary
Learn about the health benefits available to you, including medical, dental, life, how to make benefits changes (such as adding a dependent), and more. (17:51)
In addition to viewing this video, please review/download the 2023 Benefits Summary for an overview of your benefits.
Retirement savings: Overview
Get a comprehensive overview (41:07) of the plans available to help you save for retirement, including options to start saving after receiving your first paycheck and how the matching program works once you are eligible. For a live overview, sign up for a Retirement Savings workshop (1 hour), presented monthly, where you'll hear about the options and be able to ask questions. The Summary Plan Description is available here.
BeWell Programs
BeWell encourages benefits-eligible employees to commit to their health and well-being. New hires are encouraged to enroll and start earning during the 2024 program year, from Jan. 4 - Nov. 30, 2024. For an overview of the programs and services that support your well-being, visit bewell.stanford.edu