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Faculty and staff who need assistance with UnitedHealthcare can schedule a one-on-one meeting with UHC or email UHC directly at northwestern@uhc.com to discuss coverage and transition of care questions. Prescription drug questions should be directed to CVS Caremark at 833-844-5348. Postdocs should contact Gallagher Benefit Services for more information.
Announcement
Health Care Form 1095-C Coming Soon
Anyone employed by Northwestern in calendar year 2025 who was eligible for employee health insurance will receive Form 1095-C, including faculty, staff, postdocs, and retirees. Form 1095-C, which is kept with your tax returns for reference, will be mailed end of February. You can contact askHR at 847-491-4700 or askHR@northwestern.edu for a copy of your 1095-C after March 1. See FAQs for more information.
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Benefit changes
Change your benefit elections during Open Enrollment or when you experience an IRS Qualifying Event, such as adding a child to your family, getting married, or changing positions.New Faculty & Staff
To elect benefits online, you must take action within 31 days of your hire date. Please allow two weeks from the date of your elections submission for processing. Attend a YourBenefits Overview Session (formerly New Faculty & Staff Benefits Orientation) for more information.Postdoctoral Benefit Plans
New benefit package for all postdoctoral trainees at Northwestern University. This new benefits package will create parity between all postdocs.Leaving employment, Losing coverage & COBRA
When you terminate employment with the University, you may elect to temporarily continue to participate in certain University-sponsored benefits through COBRA or to convert certain coverage to an individual policy directly with the sponsoring insurance company.Retiree Plans
As a Northwestern University retiree, you may enroll in the following medical, dental, and/or vision plan(s). Review the benefit options below and enroll in the plan(s) that are right for you. Once you have reviewed the plan options below, please review the retirement process for information on how to enroll.Help with benefits
Find resources that may be helpful as you manage your Northwestern benefits. If you have any questions or concerns — either during benefits enrollment or any time throughout the year — please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Phone: 847-491-4700 • Email: askHR@northwestern.edu