Some MIT benefits plans are available to postdoctoral fellows who have fellowship appointments of three consecutive months or longer.
All Postdoctoral Fellows
All postdoctoral fellows are eligible for the following plans.
| Plan | Length of Appointment | Enrollment Schedule | Enrollment Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) | 3 consecutive months or longer | Enroll within 31 days of the start of your fellowship. | Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) |
| Dental | 3 consecutive months or longer | Enroll within 31 days of the start of your fellowship. | Postdoctoral Fellow Dental & Vision Enrollment/Change Form |
| Vision | 3 consecutive months or longer | Enroll within 31 days of the start of your fellowship. | Postdoctoral Fellow Dental & Vision Enrollment/Change Form |
| Backup Child/Adult Care (Care.com) | 3 consecutive months or longer | Pre-register at any time | Backup Child and Adult Care Pre-Registration Form |
| Childcare Scholarship Program | 3 consecutive months or longer | After child is enrolled in one of the Technology Children's Centers (TCC) | Request information from TCC Director. |
Some Postdoctoral Fellows
Postdoctoral fellows who were eligible and participating in an MIT group plan before their fellowship began are eligible to continue coverage under the following plans.
| Plan | Length of Appointment | Enrollment Schedule | Enrollment Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 3 consecutive months or longer | Enroll within 31 days of the start of your fellowship to continue your coverage. | Notice of Continuation of Health/Dental/Vision Enrollment |
| Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) | 3 consecutive months or longer | Enroll within 31 days of the start of your fellowship to continue your coverage. | Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) |
| Dental | 3 consecutive months or longer | Enroll within 31 days of the start of your fellowship to continue your coverage. | Notice of Continuation of Health/Dental/Vision Enrollment |
| Vision | 3 consecutive months or longer | Enroll within 31 days of the start of your fellowship to continue your coverage. | Notice of Continuation of Health/Dental/Vision Enrollment |
| COBRA | Not applicable | Enroll within 60 days of notification by MIT of loss of coverage or date you lose coverage, whichever is later. | Election Form mailed by MIT COBRA Plan administrator |
What Else You Should Know
Have you had a change in a dependent's eligibility? Learn about MIT's policy regarding coverage for dependent children.
