Payroll deductions for the coverage are calculated as a percentage of basic biweekly salary. The travel accident insurance provides coverage for employees while traveling on business of the National Academies. Please see HR Policy 700.50 for more details. The benefit is intended to assist staff who do not use Academy parking facilities and to help support a cleaner environment. Employees who use National Academies parking facilities are not eligible for the Metrochek benefit.
Limited parking is provided at each major facility.
Assignments are made according to length of service based on date of current employment. Parking spaces for bicycles are also available. Staff members automatically become ARAA members upon employment with the Academy Complex. A wide variety of recreational activities exist through the ARAA, including arts and crafts, various sports teams, two fitness centers, souvenir shop, social groups, special events, and more. Individuals interested in specific activities should contact the ARAA Board of Directors or the appropriate chairperson, as listed in the National Academies' telephone directory.