Health & Welfare Plans

MIT offers eligible employees a wide range of health and welfare plans that cover most types of care.

Health Plans

MIT offers two health plan options.

 

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The Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO+ Plan

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Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) High Deductible Health Plan


Prescription Drug Plan

When you sign up for MIT health coverage, you and your eligible family members are automatically enrolled in a prescription drug plan managed by Express Scripts (ESI).


Retiree Health Plans

As an MIT retiree, you, your spouse or partner at the time of your retirement, and eligible dependents may choose to participate in one of MIT's health insurance plans.


Dental Plans

MIT offers two dental plan options that pay all or a portion of the expenses for many necessary dental procedures and supplies.


Vision Plan

MIT offers an optional vision plan through EyeMed Vision Care that covers the cost of eyeglasses or contact lenses.


Health Care Flexible Spending Account

An MIT Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allow you to set aside funds tax-free in anticipation of medical expenses. (MIT also offers a Dependent Care FSA.)


Need Help or Have Questions?

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MIT Benefits
For plan benefits or enrollment
617-253-6151 benefits@mit.edu
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA 1-888-376-0218 Blue Cross Blue Shield
Delta Dental 1-800-872-0500 Delta Dental
Express Scripts 1-866-454-7118 Express Scripts
EyeMed 1-866-939-3633 EyeMed
HealthEquity (formerly WageWorks) 1-877-924-3967 HealthEquity

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