The following is a brief description of the Medical/Dental benefits provided to Memorial Sloan-Kettering research fellows. Memorial Sloan-Kettering pays the full cost of these benefit plans. You can contact the Benefits Department by calling 646-227-3463.
Health Benefits
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Plan
All full-time salaried Research Fellows and eligible dependents are entitled to paid coverage of the Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Plan including prescription coverage.
Get detailed info about the plan, including participating providers, or call Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield toll-free --
- In the New York City metropolitan area: 800-952-7695
- Outside the metropolitan area: 800-810-BLUE
Dental Benefits
MetLife Dental Plan
After six months of service, you and your eligible dependents will automatically be enrolled for Dental coverage, which is paid for by the institution.
The dental care benefits provide coverage for a wide range of dental expenses. For detailed information about the plan, call MetLife toll-free at 800-942-0854
Inexpensive Dental Care
As an alternative to receiving care through private dental practices or for care before the dental coverage goes into effect, the following are two options for less expensive treatment in New York City:
New York University College of Dentistry
NYU David B. Kriser Dental Center
345 E. 24th Street (corner of 1st Ave).
Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM - 6:45 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Appointments are not necessary, but treatment is provided on a first come first serve basis. For more information, visit www.nyu.edu/dental/patientinfo, or call 212-998-9800/9856 for a recorded informational message.
Columbia University, School of Dental and Oral Surgery
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Vanderbilt Clinic - 7th Floor
622 W. 168th Street (corner of Broadway)
Hours of operation
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Initial appointments are made initially on a first come first serve basis, after which you can schedule appointments with your assigned primary care dentist. For more information, visit http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/dental/patient_b.html or call 212-305-6726.
