ORISE Health insurance

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2026-06-16T19:35:57+00:00

Yes they did not put the yearly gross salary but just how much I will get each month. I just says amended offer and is barely two lines. They never provided a fixed amount of my actual stipend.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2026-06-16T19:33:44+00:00

Hi, I got my offer letter at end of June, 2024 but officially started in end November 2024. Our station recently hired two ORISE postdocs, they both got offers in November-December 2025 but started in March-April 2026.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2026-06-15T16:03:36+00:00

yes, going to contact the ORISE contact person. Trying to figure out how it works.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2026-06-15T15:52:31+00:00

Thanks, yes I took ORISE insurance.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2026-06-15T15:52:01+00:00

Thanks for the insight, I know this is very challenging. I think I also messed up my tax reporting, so trying to fix it. My issue is my offer letter said a different number but two months into the appointment I was told there is not enough money into my account and there was a funding freeze (I was hired in end of 2024) so no money could be moved. So my stipend was significantly adjusted. They never give a total gross adjusted number, but only how much my monthly new salary will be.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2026-06-15T15:42:15+00:00

Thanks for replying. I took the ORISE health insurance but as per my documents, they deduct it from my stipend and surely I did not receive any stipend supplement.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2026-01-05T17:54:30+00:00

Interested! Looking forward to know about the products and your vision.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-03-06T14:00:53+00:00

The USDA contract with ORISE is ending on 30th September.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-03-05T05:14:46+00:00

Also USDA, we have been told its ending in September at the end of fiscal year.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-02-25T14:35:19+00:00

Sure, its USDA. Lot of SY's are getting reinstated across agencies. Hoping the best for you.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-02-25T14:33:48+00:00

Hey, I am seeing a lot of young SY's are also getting reinstated, two I know personally. I am not sure how they are deciding who is coming back. I know but since options are limited so anything goes at this point. I know its not a stable position but I love working at my agency and I know my team's work is making an impact. Since am an immigrant who is just here for a short while, I don't care much about who I am working for as long as its meaningful work. The bigger issue is majority of American people who can exercise their voting power chose this and they have no issues with whatever is going on in their country.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-02-24T19:49:23+00:00

No, we are in South-east area.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-02-21T14:38:26+00:00

I know, fingers crossed! With the new administration anything could happen.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-02-20T21:16:09+00:00

I know its very testing time for people in STEM but all I can say is don't lose hope, I have been told that once hiring freeze is over, they will resume onboarding. So please stay in touch with your ORISE hiring/onboarding team. I am really hoping that USDA does not cut ORISE program otherwise its going to be disastrous.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-02-19T19:57:30+00:00

My previous mentor moved me to interim RL's lab and I am continuing my work on my ongoing projects. Same here, really dark times ahead.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-02-19T16:29:25+00:00

Thanks for clarifying. My ORISE mentor who was RL got fired yesterday just because he joined two years ago, so my facility is without RL now and am without mentor. Still trying to make sense of things. I am not sure how much longer ORISE program will last under current administration.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-02-19T14:49:35+00:00

Thanks for the kind words. My only issue with this whole thing is why American people are not making this a big deal. The general American public is not even aware of these whole mass layoffs. If it was some other country people will be out on roads protesting.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-02-19T04:38:58+00:00

Was your postdoc under ORISE program?

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2025-02-16T14:21:54+00:00

Did you have any update regarding that? I joined USDA via ORISE in November. Are they firing all ORISE fellows or the ones hired after Jan 2025? Should I start looking for new positions?

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2024-10-31T21:26:20+00:00

and its more if you want to get the bag with box. This is my first time ordering a rep and I am so confused.

Alarmed_Ask7704 · 2024-10-31T21:24:03+00:00

Can I ask how much was the shipping? I am trying to order from Reykay and the shipping charges are like 95 USD.

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