Benefits available only to HSA members:
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Additional disability insurance coverage
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Opportunity for HSA members to purchase additional Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) disability coverage with benefits that include:
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No medical underwriting
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Options of $2,500, $5,000, or $7,500/month or above (on year graduation) for non-cancellable/guaranteed renewable coverage
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15% discount from gender-neutral rates
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Contact an insurance rep here.
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AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees) is the international union body of which HSA is a member.
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AFSCME Advantage verification is handled by HSA in most instances. Any issues or questions can be directed to AFSCME membership services at 202-429-1000, then ask for the AFSCME Advantage department.
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Most services are offered through Union Plus (sign up under AFSCME).
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Diverse offering of discounts:
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Moving truck rental and/or professional movers
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Auto insurance
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Car rental
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Home and renters insurance
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Legal services including contract negotiation for your next job
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Many more
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Benefits available to all Stroger house staff:
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Representation
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HSA fights for your rights and well-being through contract negotiations and legal representation in disputes with your supervisor or employer.
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Salary
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Per our CBA (available here), housestaff salary increases every year as a cost of living adjustment, as well as increasing with PGY level.
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Current salary (as of 6/1/24) for PGY-1 is $58,946.
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Meal stipend
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$5,500 per year divided equally into each paycheck.
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Education stipend
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$1,500 per year for conference expenses, study materials, exams, smart phone, laptop, etc.
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Health/vision/dental insurance
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HMO starting at 2.25% of salary.
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PPO starting at 3.25% of salary.
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Vision and dental insurance have no annual premium.
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Details available in CBA (available here).
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Disability insurance
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Premium is paid by the HSA, so no direct cost to house staff. The plan is through Northwestern Mutual.
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Maximum monthly benefit is $2,500.
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Benefits accrue on the 91st day of disability.
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Benefits are payable until your Social Security normal retirement age.
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Able to convert to personal plan after residency.
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Full plan available here.
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Employer assistance program
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