HOA Badge Buddies

Information on the "Union Doctor" badge buddies provided by the HOA.

FAQ Article # 00AE2

C&W Workroom

Details on the workroom located in the C&W call suite, and how to get access.

FAQ Article # 00ADP

House Officers Lounge

Details on the HO Lounge located in Univeristy Hospital, and how to get access.

FAQ Article # 00ABO

Where can I park?

This article explains how parking works for House Officers — including the rules for P3, and a link to the real-time parking availability tool.

FAQ Article # 00AA5

Voluntary Dues

How much are HOA dues? What is a free rider?

FAQ Article # 00ABD

Patient Safety Reports

How to submit a report as a House Officer, including anonymously.

FAQ Article # 00ADF

Cell Phone Stipend

How to make sure you get your $60 cell phone stipend each month.

FAQ Article # 00AC2

How Do I Get an HOA Emergency Parking Pass?

The HOA as an extremely limited amount of P3 24x7 Parking passes for House Officers who have an emergency need such as an injury, pregnancy complications, or temporary disability. They are issued First-Come, First-Served.

FAQ Article # 00AE1

How Does Holiday Pay Work?

Information on Holiday Pay and the Holiday Bonus.

FAQ Article # 00AD5

House Officer Mental Health Program

A list of mental health resources available to house officers, provided by the UM House Officer Mental Health Program

FAQ Article # 00ABT

Buying or selling a house? Info from realtors and lenders.

Information from local realtors related to buying or selling a house in Ann Arbor.

FAQ Article # 00ABH

Mission of the House Officers Association

FAQ Article # 00ABQ

UH South Wellness Center

House officers can bypass the waitlist to join the on-site wellness center.

FAQ Article # 00ACR

Exit Information For House Officers

Helpful information for those who will be departing residency at the University of Michigan at the end of the academic year.

FAQ Article # 00ADZ

Are there any HOA discounts on services?

A list of all discounts on services offered to House Officers that we are aware of.

FAQ Article # 00AB6

Step 3 Reimbursement

Information on USMLE Step 3 and COMLEX Level 3 Reimbursement

FAQ Article # 00AD2

Current Grievances and Unfair Labor Practice Charges with the Employer

A list of the the current association grievances and unfair labor practice (ULP) charges filed with Michigan Medicine.

FAQ Article # 00AA7

Where can I get something notarized?

The House Officers Association offers notarization services to members of the Association. This article explains the details on how to get something notarized.

FAQ Article # 00AAA

How does house officer disability insurance work?

Details about the disability insurance plan for house officers.

FAQ Article # 00ABJ

Does the HOA recommend a lawyer?

Information on MetLife Legal Plans, employment contract review.

FAQ Article # 00ACB

FAQ on HOA Affiliation with AFT

The HOA Board unanimously endorsed affiliation with the American Federation of Teachers. Members must vote to approve the merger.

FAQ Article # 00AA2

Time Off for Religious Observances

You have rights under the HOA contract if you have a religious observance that is not one of our current paid holidays.

FAQ Article # 00ADX

Using Vacation to Offset a Leave of Absence

You may use vacation to offset a training extension due to a leave of absence. There are many things to keep in mind and in some cases forms to complete and deadlines to meet.

FAQ Article # 00ACZ

House Officer Schedules

What the Collective Bargaining Agreement has to say about your schedule.

FAQ Article # 00AD6

House Officer Parental Leave

How does maternity and parental leave work for House Officers?

FAQ Article # 00ABM

Why join the HOA?

Some of the benefits of HOA membership.

FAQ Article # 00AAU

House Officer Lactation Spaces

Locations and access instructions for the lactation spaces the HOA has provided to house officers.

FAQ Article # 00ACP

Debt Management Counseling

Get help from the Medical School Financial Aid Office.

FAQ Article # 00AD4

Overflow Sleep Space

Where to sleep when called in from home.

FAQ Article # 00ADB

Can the HOA Help With Academic Discipline?

The HOA's legal rights are limited to employment issues, but there are some ways we can assist.

FAQ Article # 00ADS

Discipline of a House Officer

Breaking Down Discipline

FAQ Article # 00AC3

HOA Housing Website

How do I post my property? Who has access? These and other questions answered.

FAQ Article # 00AC6

How do I change the amount taken from my paycheck for retirement?

Detailed steps on how to change your retirement election.

FAQ Article # 00ADR

Medical Staff Bylaws

FAQ Article # 00ADQ

Where To Use Your Blue Bucks

A link to all on-campus locations.

FAQ Article # 00ACG

Getting Paid for Everything in the CBA

Holiday pay, meal money, and cell phone stipends; are you leaving money on the table?

FAQ Article # 00ACH

Can House Officers Moonlight?

Details about internal and external moonlighting.

FAQ Article # 00AB8

What is a Holiday Block?

Some, but not all, programs assign a block of days off during the holidays.

FAQ Article # 00ADE

Are there refrigerators house officers can use?

List of fridges available to house officers.

FAQ Article # 00ACW

C&W Workroom Fridge Rules

The rules for use of the refrigerator in the C&W Workroom.

FAQ Article # 00ADN

Lounge Fridge Rules

The rules for use of the refrigerator located in the House Officers Lounge.

FAQ Article # 00ACY

Phone Charging Stations

Information about the charging stations in the House Officer Lounge and C&W Workroom.

FAQ Article # 00ADO

HOA Dues Schedule

HOA dues payments broken down by HO level.

FAQ Article # 00ADM

HOA Fiscal Years / CBA Years

Description and example of how the HOA Fiscal / CBA years work.

FAQ Article # 00AAX

FY2024 - FY2027 Salary Schedule

House Officer salaries from July 1 2023 through June 30 2027.

FAQ Article # 00ACV

Malpractice Insurance

How does malpractice insurance for House Officers work?

FAQ Article # 00AC8

Employment Verification for Residents and Fellows

How to obtain an employment verification letter.

FAQ Article # 00AAT

History of the HOA

How did the HOA become the bargaining unit for house officers?

FAQ Article # 00AB4

Visa Status and Moonlighting

Can a House Officer moonlight when working in the United States on a visa?

FAQ Article # 00ABN

Searching the Contract

Tips for searching and sharing links to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

FAQ Article # 00AD3

Electronic Dues Authorization Form

Instructions on creating your digital signature and signing the dues authorization form.

FAQ Article # 00ABC

Medical Society Memberships for House Officers

FAQ Article # 00ACQ

Financial Resources

Information on the financial services voluntary benefit offered to house offers by Hantz Group.

FAQ Article # 00ACM

How do I get COBRA?

COBRA Continuation Health Coverage.

FAQ Article # 00ABA

Blue Bucks Loaded to your M-card

Resolving errors with your Blue Bucks.

FAQ Article # 00ACF

Who should I contact for retirement savings plans

The University of Michigan does not offer a (401-K) employer matching retirement plan for house staff.

FAQ Article # 00ABE

How do I fix issues associated with my NPI?

FAQ Article # 00ABR

What employment benefits does the health system offer to house officers?

Resources related to your health, perscription, dental and vision plans; as well as retirement and disability.

FAQ Article # 00ABL