Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center, Room 807
1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
The Harvard Housing Office is Harvard University's central resource for Harvard's Residential Housing. Harvard Housing Office offers "affordable" apartments at the Trilogy, 170 Brookline Avenue, Boston (across from Landmark Center), for Harvard graduate students, faculty and staff who work in the Longwood Medical Area. Visit Harvard @ Trilogy.
Boston Children's Hospital has implemented a "Lease Guaranty Program" for all residents and fellows who are paid through Children's. The Lease Guaranty Program is intended to help ease the pressure of the high cost of housing in the Boston area. If a landlord requires advance payment of the last month's rent and/or a security deposit, Boston Children's Hospital will guarantee payment to the landlord according to the lease guaranty procedure. In return, the resident or fellow agrees to reimburse Boston Children's Hospital for any payment Boston Children's Hospital is required to make under this guaranty. This guaranty will be accepted by the landlords and rental agents on the attached list. Eligible residents and fellows may offer the Guaranty to any landlord that they wish; it is expected that the terms of this agreement will be acceptable to many landlords.
Benefits-eligible employees who enroll in the Hospital's T-Pass Program receive a 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, up to $280. Payment is through payroll deduction and a portion of the cost is paid with pre-tax dollars. Employees who participate in the T-Pass Program cannot participate in the Monthly Parking Program at the same time. To enroll for the T pass program contact the Parking Office.
Free shuttle service is provided to and from the hospital's off-site parking lots from 5:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Friday. An evening shuttle is available from 8:30 PM - 1:40 AM Monday - Friday to the off-site lots and local MBTA stops. The Security Department provides an escort service when the shuttle services are not running.
MASCO runs free shuttles for Medical Area employees from Ruggles station (Orange Line and Commuter Rail), from JFK/UMass station (Red Line), from Fenway (Green Line-D), and to parking lots and garages. Schedules are available at the Parking Office. For further information, on commuting in Boston and in/to the Longwood Medical Area, visit the MASCO website.
M2 Harvard-Cambridge Shuttle: Harvard-affiliated staff of Boston Children's with a Harvard ID ride the M2 for free. BCH employees without a Harvard ID can purchase tickets to ride the M2 shuttle at the BCH Parking Office. These tickets are currently available at a 50 percent discount for any Children's employee.
BCH Bicyclists Discount Program: If your primary method of commuting to work is by bike and you are not enrolled in any other monthly commuter program through the hospital (such as MBTA) you may be able to take advantage of 20% discounts and up to one tune-up a year with Landry’s Bicycles. Pre-registration is required.
Bicycle Reimbursement Program: The bicycle reimbursement is a $20 pretax reimbursement for bike-related products used toward bike commuting. To qualify for the reimbursement you must sign up as a Bike to Work Commuter, meaning that biking is your primary means of transportation used to commute to work. To sign up, please complete the Bicycle Subsidy Form and fax it to 617-730-0412.
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BCH has a business account with Zipcar that offers discounted rates. Simply go to the website and search for Boston Children's Hospital.
Benefits eligible employees can sign up for parking at the Simmons or 375 Longwood garages on a first come, first-served basis. Payment is through payroll deduction and a portion of the cost is paid with pre-tax dollars. Employees who participate in the Parking Program cannot participate in the Monthly T Pass Program at the same time. Waiting lists are maintained for lots that are temporarily full and open spaces are filled from the lists.
To enroll for the parking program contact the Parking Office.
Fellows and Residents Parking Fellows and Residents are eligible to get complimentary evening and weekend parking in the BCH Patient Family Garage. You can enter the garage weekdays after 5 pm (24-hour access weekends and holidays) and you must exit by 10:00 am the next day. Fellows and Residents are also offered discounted monthly parking and daytime daily parking options. Please contact the Parking Office in advance to sign up for these options.
Boston Children's Hospital offers several services and programs to assist you with balancing your family and work responsibilities.Visit the HR website (internal link) for details.
The Employee Lactation Support Program is coordinated by the hospital lactation specialists help families ease the transition back to employment while continuing to breastfeed their young infants. The Lactation The program offers classes and individual consultation, as well as telephone and e-mail support. Breast pump and equipment are available to rent at a discount.
Some ways to manage on a budget in Boston:
Blue Cross Blue Shield offers its members up to $150 in reimbursement for membership or exercise classes at a health club, including the YMCA or Curves. The facility you choose must have a vast array of cardiovascular and strength-training exercise equipment. Fees paid for attending aerobics/fitness classes at a qualified health club without an annual membership will also be covered, but make sure you get full documentation from the club. For more information, check out the Blue Cross Blue Shield website or call 1-800-241-1263.
To join the Harvard athletic centers, you must have a Harvard ID. The rate is $480/year to be paid in full and is prorated. For more info visit: Vanderbilt Hall Athletic Facility and Macklin Athletic Facility.
Boston Children’s Hospital Postdoctoral Association
Harvard Medical School/Harvard School of Dental Medicine Postdoc Association: Postdoctoral Fellows at Children’s Hospital are also eligible for membership in the Harvard Medical School/Harvard School of Dental Medicine Postdoc Association.
National Postdoctoral Association: The OFT has joined the NPA at the sustaining membership level. The main benefits for Children's postdocs are:
Harvard Neighbors: Harvard Neighbors is a volunteer and membership organization that for over 100 years has worked to create a sense of community.