Life & Work Events

University/Hospital Transfer

Transferring to the University

When you transfer your employment from the University of Chicago Medical Center to the University, you are considered a new hire, and must enroll to begin new benefits coverage with the University. For more information on starting a new job with the University, visit the New Employee Guide.

Transferring to the University of Chicago Medical Center

When you transfer your employment from the University to the University of Chicago Medical Center, you are considered a new hire, and must enroll to begin new benefits coverage with the Medical Center. Depending on your work location, there may be additional steps you should take when leaving the University.

Service Accruals

Please refer to the Personnel Policy 209 - Staff Employee Hires to the University of Chicago from the University of Chicago Medical Center  for the policy regarding the crediting of service when you transfer from the Medical Center to the University.

Eligibility and Vesting Rights under ERIP

Please refer to the Retirement Income Plan for Employees (ERIP) Summary Plan Description (SPD) for the rules regarding the crediting of service for eligibility and vesting purposes.