SAO Federal Employee Benefits

The following summaries highlight eligibility requirements, enrollment procedures, cost and related information on a number of employee benefit programs. For information and other provisions, exceptions, etc., refer to the program or plan brochures available in the Department of Human Resources. If questions arise, the policy(ies) will govern. The Smithsonian Institution and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory reserve the right to change or cancel non-statutory programs or provisions at any time without prior notice to employees.