Physician residency benefits

Physician Benefits Policy & Procedure Manual
Health Insurance (Includes Vision) 
  • Eligible first of the month following hire date
  • Coverage for individual, spouse/domestic partner, and/or unmarried dependent children under 26 years of age
Dental Insurance
  • Eligibility for dental coverage the first of the month following 3-months of employment
Disability Insurance
  • Eligibility for long-term disability the first of the month following 3-months of employment. Not eligible for LTD benefit payments until 6 months of employment is reached
  • Employee would be eligible for short-term disability the first of the month following 3-months of employment
Life Insurance
  • Eligible first of the month following date of hire• Employee would be eligible for up to $1,000,000 in life insurance coverage
  • Eligible for up to $100,000 in dependent life insurance coverage
  • Eligible for up to $350,000 in AD&D coverage
  • Eligible for up to $175,000 in dependent AD&D
Professional Liability Insurance
  • Health Plan insures resident’s liability through the KP Medical Care Program
Paid Holidays (Nine paid holidays per year)
  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • President’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
  • Floating Eve Holiday (Christmas or New Year’s)
 Paid Time Off
  • 0-2 years of employment = 21 days
  • 3-5 years of employment = 26 days
  • Can be used for vacation or sick leave
Continuing Education
  • Eligible for education stipend to attend a conference or purchasing of books, CDs or other educational materials — subject to approval by program director
  • Follows KPMAS tuition reimbursement policy ($3,000 annually)
Education Leave
  • 10 days for year 2 following policy guidelines
  • 15 days for year 3 following policy guidelines
Paid Parking
  • No cost for parking at inpatient and outpatient training facilities, medical office buildings, and hospitals
Physician Licensure
  • Residents must be licensed to practice in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia by 25th month of residency
  • Licenses and renewals will be reimbursable (state licensure and DEA licensure)
Certifications
  • Eligible for any additional certifications that are necessary to complete the residency program
USMLE or COMLEX Step 3
  • One-time reimbursement for USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 fee upon successful passing of examination
Military Leave
  • Eligible for military leave
Bereavement Leave
  • 3 days of bereavement leave or 5 days (if over 300 miles)
Leaves of Absence 
  • Eligible per ACGME institutional requirements and state regulations
Personal Leave
  • Paid if there is a PTO balance and unpaid after that
  • At the discretion of program director
Unemployment Insurance
  • State unemployment will be followed
Employee Assistance Program
  • Confidential, cost-free counseling services
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Marital difficulties
  • Family crisis
  • Legal and financial problems
  • Emotional
  • Other
Parent Medical Coverage
  • Group health plan coverage is available for eligible parents, step-parents, parents-in-law, and parents of a domestic partner
  • Eligible first of the month after date requirements are met
Commuter Choice Program
  • Eligible for program
  • Sets aside tax-free dollars for qualified public transportation
Dependent Care Plan
  • Eligible for plan participation
  • Contributions of up to $5,000 pre-tax on an annual basis to pay for eligible dependent care expenses
Health Care Spending Account
  • Pre-tax contributions for health care-related expenses subject to federal guidelines.
KPMAS Activity Program
  • Eligible for discounted rates as well as customized packages and other specials on a variety of entertainment venues and events, travel, gifts, products and services
PSLF
  • Kaiser Permanente will sign the application and verify your working hours and employment status as part of your application.

For terms and conditions of the residency program, click here.