Pension Plan

Under the MIT Pension Plan, also known as a Basic Retirement Plan, MIT provides a basic retirement benefit that will be paid to you upon your retirement as a monthly income for the rest of your life.

If you have 15 or fewer years of vested service credit when you leave MIT, you will have the option of taking your benefit as a single lump sum. Enrollment is automatic, and you do not contribute. MIT pays the full cost of the Pension Plan.

See Your Pension Information at PensionConnect


Help With PensionConnect

Current employees may access PensionConnect using Touchstone. Former employees and retirees who have an existing PensionConnect account may access it here. If you are a new user or you need assistance accessing your pension account, please contact the MIT Pension Service Center at 855-464-8736.

Date of Hire

The details of your Pension Plan, including eligibility and distribution options, depends on your date of hire.

Related Forms & Resources

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Name Resource Type File Type

Application for Benefits-Eligible Credit for Prior Temporary MIT Employment

Applies to employees hired on or after 7/2/12

Forms PDF

Current Employees: Beneficiary Designation and Direct Deposit Forms

On PensionConnect

Forms Link

Former Employees and Retirees: Beneficiary Designation and Direct Deposit Forms

On PensionConnect

Forms Link

Annual Funding Notice

Publications PDF

Pension Plan Summary Plan Description

Publications PDF

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