Benefits: Visiting Scientists and Visiting Predoctoral Students
Visiting scientists are eligible to participate in the Montefiore benefits program offered through our affiliation with the Montefiore Health System.
Current employees and students can access summary information about their benefits, access benefit forms and review Einstein benefit policies by logging into Einstein’s intranet site. You will need your active directory credentials to access Einstein’s intranet site.
For more detailed information about benefits offered through our affiliation with Montefiore log into www.mymontebenefits.com. To access mymontebenefits, you will need your EZID to access this site. Your 6 digit EZID is accessible through Self Service Banner.
Visiting Scientists and Visiting Predoctoral
Students Benefits Summary
Medical
Visiting scientists and visiting predoctoral students receive bundled benefits packages that include medical and vision coverage.
The MontePrime EPO plan requires that certain in-network providers be used. Any cost share will be higher when Empire BlueCard PPO facilities and providers outside Montefiore and the Montefiore Integrated Provider Association network are used.
Prescription Drug Benefits
The prescription drug benefits under the MontePrime EPO plan are available through the Montefiore Outpatient Pharmacy only.
Under the MonteCare PPO plan, prescription drug benefits are administered by Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI). Under the MonteCare PPO plan, you have the option of using retail pharmacies within the ESI network, the ESI home delivery pharmacy service or the Montefiore Outpatient Pharmacy for your prescription drug needs. Prescriptions filled at the Montefiore Outpatient Pharmacy will be delivered to the ScriptCenter on Einstein’s campus daily.
Vision Benefits
United HealthCare Vision Plan provides benefits for routine eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Telephone: 718.430.2547
Secure fax: 718.430.3736
Email: benefits@einsteinmed.org
Mailing address:
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue
Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus
Belfer Building Room 1201
Bronx, NY 10461