EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Welcome

Welcome to the Employee Benefits home page for MIT employees and retirees. MIT is pleased to offer eligible employees, retirees and eligible family members an employee benefits program that is comprehensive and among the best among our peer institutions.

What's New

Reduced COBRA premiums for eligible individuals: Learn about the COBRA/ARRA federal subsidy (PDF) recently signed into law by President Barack Obama.

Has your spouse or spousal equivalent recently become unemployed? Learn about changes you may want to consider making to your current benefits elections.

Popular Benefits Questions

Where can I find the 2009 Open Enrollment FAQ and Newsletter (PDF)?
What benefits am I eligible for?
I'm a new employee. When am I eligible to start my benefits?
How do I learn about health plans or access my 401(k) account?
How does Tuition Assistance work?
What is a flexible spending account?
If I get married or have a baby, how will my benefits change?
How does the Adoption Assistance program work?
I'm thinking about retiring. What should I know about my benefits?
What happens if I leave my position at MIT or if my spouse is laid off?
What happens if I become disabled?

If you have any questions or need assistance understanding your MIT employee benefits, please contact us.

EMPLOYEE TOOLS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

401(k) Deferral Limits
See the increased 401(k) deferral limits for 2009.

Your Retirement Plan and Stock Market Volatility
How does market volatility and uncertainty relate to your retirement plan investments? Find answers to this question and others.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
Download a summary of the benefits MIT provides to eligible employees:
2009 Benefits Summary (PDF)

SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS
The 2007 Summary Annual Reports for MIT's Benefit Plans are now available: Summary Annual Reports(PDF)