Discounts & Perks

As a member of the MIT community, you are eligible for discounts on MBTA passes, event tickets, eyeglasses, home and auto insurance, and much more. Here are a few discounts and perks that will save you money on both essential and recreational expenses.

Activities Committee (MITAC)

MITAC offers discount tickets to movies, theater, and sporting events as well as discounts at major retail stores—even price breaks on automobile purchases.

Arts@MIT

Visit MIT Museum and the List Visual Arts Center free with your MIT I.D. and attend many free or discounted concerts across campus. Sign up with the Office of the Arts to hear about upcoming events and free tickets.

Athletics

The Institute is proud of its award-winning athletic complex and employee-oriented athletic programs including getfit@MIT, a team-oriented fitness challenge. Members of the MIT community get a discount on membership—a portion of which may be covered by health insurance.

Center for Health Promotion and Wellness

Resources and programs to help you make healthy choices and get the most out of work and life.

Childcare and adult-care resources

In addition to the Technology Children's Centers, which provide daycare services to MIT employees, the Institute offers other support systems like "Parents in a Pinch."

Commuting discounts

Getting around town is cheaper with Charlie Card discounts, Zipcar memberships, bicycling rebates, and other significant commuter benefits available to members of the MIT community.

Events

MIT attracts some of most renowned leaders and thinkers of our day. Many give lectures that are open to all members of the MIT community. If you have to make a choice between events scheduled at the same time, you can usually watch the lecture you missed later on MIT World.

Fitness Benefit

Participants in the MIT Medical and Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans are eligible to receive a health club reimbursement (PDF).

Home and Auto Insurance Discount

MIT offers discounts for eligible employees on home, property, auto, and other liability insurance through MetLife®.

LSC

The MIT Lecture Services Committee, known as LSC, shows classic and first-run movies for a small admission fee.

MIT Optical

MIT Optical will adjust eyeglasses free of charge and offers generous discounts on eyewear purchases.

Mobile Phone Discount Plan

Employees of MIT can take advantage of MIT group discounts on cell phone service with major national carriers.

Preparing a will

Members of the community enrolled in MIT Supplemental Life Insurance are eligible to receive free expert legal assistance in preparing their wills. 

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