Postdoc Benefits
Postdoc composite benefits rates (CBR's) post on the stipend task, but all allowable benefits need to be moved to the training related expenses task. The unallowable postdoc CBR's are moved to an unrestricted non-federal funds provided by the department or mentor.| Postdoc Benefit | Allowed on Training Grants |
Dental Insurance - PSBP |
Yes - but must be moved to (TRE) task |
Health Insurance - PSBP |
Yes - but must be moved to TRE task |
Vision Insurance - PSBP |
Yes - but must be moved to TRE task |
Disability Insurance - PSBP |
No - Unallowable - must be moved to an unrestricted fund |
Life Insurance - PSBP |
No - Unallowable - must be moved to an unrestricted fund |
Broker Fees - PSBP |
Yes - but must be moved to TRE task |
State Worker’s Comp Ins* |
No - Unallowable - must be moved to an unrestricted fund |
PSBP = POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS BENEFIT PLANS
The financial manager must ensure these allocable charges are appropriately moved via a Benefits Cost Transfer.Individual benefit account codes cannot be moved, instead; a percentage of the CBR rate is moved off to a discretionary fund source.
- 5.61% for FY20
- 5.47% for FY21
- 5.38% for FY22
- 6.14% for FY23
- 6.18% for FY24
- 6.06% for FY25
See Also
NIH Policy on Employee Benefits
CBR Blink Page