Your gateway to elect, review or change your benefits
Benefits & Rewards
Well-being is the foundation for a healthy and purposeful life. Access to preventive health care, tools to help you plan and save for the future, the space to take time off from work — it matters to you. And at Stanford, you matter as much as the work.
Benefits News
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Contribution limits for your retirement savings in 2025
Maximize your retirement savings with updated IRS limits for 2025, including additional contributions for participants aged 60-63. -
Post-Open Enrollment: Tips for a Successful Transition
Now that you’ve chosen your benefits coverage for 2025, it’s time to prepare for a smooth transition into the new year. -
Caregivers need care, too
During National Family Caregiver’s Month, we urge you to tap into the resources available to support you in providing care to others as well as to prioritize your own well-being.
Explore Your Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Our medical plans provide coverage for preventative care, preexisting conditions, prescription drugs, as well as mental health services.
Review the Health & LIfe Plans
Stanford Contributory Retirement Plan
Save now for life after work through your own investment and a generous contribution from the university.
Read more about the SCRP
Time Off & Leaves
Stanford’s paid time off -- including vacation accrual, university holidays, disability leave, and paid family leave -- helps you recharge your batteries, maintain your health, and care for your family.
View your paid time off options
Child Tuition Grant Program
Let Stanford help pay for the tuition for your child's undergraduate education.
View TGP detailsBuild Healthy Habits
- Explore BeWell and Healthy Living, Stanford’s employee wellness program
- Stay moving with Stanford Rec & Wellness
- Check-in with yourself through our Mental & Emotional Health programs
- Familiarize yourself with the recommended preventive health screenings for your age
Plan & Secure Your Future
- Explore our Retiree Benefits Overview as you plan to retire from Stanford
- Review Financial Assistance Programs
- Find Financial Workshops & Guidance
Use Your Benefits
I want to...
- View or change my benefit elections
- Review and compare health plans
- Browse Stanford holidays
- Review retirement savings plans
- Learn about the Tuition Grant Program
- Learn more about Voluntary Benefits
- View the Job Description Library
- Learn about wellness programs
- Find documents and forms
- Contact the University HR Service Team
- Explore Stanford Sweeteners
Find forms and resources
Quickly find information and forms you need about Stanford benefits programs.
Explore Resource LibraryBenefits and life events
Certain life events provide you an opportunity outside of annual Open Enrollment to change your benefits.
Change your benefitsWhere to find help
The University HR Service team can answer your benefits questions and help you enroll in or change your elections.
Contact the University HR Service TeamUpcoming Events
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Financial Counseling with Fidelity (Main Campus, Huang Bldg, Room 139)
-Jen-Hsun Huang Building (School of Engineering)
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