Individuals who end employment after having worked for Middlebury in a benefits-eligible status for a minimum of ten years past the age of forty-five qualify as “Middlebury Retirees”. Name Type Retirement Date Department Donna Stark Staff 8/18/2017 Parton Center for Health & Wellness Cliveland O. Pottinger Staff 8/25/2017 Facilities Services Margaret E. Mastik-Quinn Staff…Continue Reading Retirement Transitions
On October 19, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items beginning January 1, 2018. See the chart below for further details. The highlights of limitations that changed from 2017 to 2018 include the following: The 401(a) annual compensation limit applicable to retirement plans increased…Continue Reading IRS ANNOUNCES 2018 PLAN CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFIT LIMITS
The following employees have reported upcoming travel between Midd and MIIS: From Midd to MIIS From MIIS to Midd Mike Roy, Dean of the Library Oct 17-18 Shirley Coly, Office of Advancement Oct 18-20 Joseph Antonioli, Library October 21-27 Beryl Levinger, GSIPM_DPP Oct 25-28; Nov 13-17 Pam Berenbaum, Sociology/Anthropology Oct 22-25 Jeffrey Dayton-Johnson, Vice President…Continue Reading Midd/MIIS Travelers
DID YOU KNOW? Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women – one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. One woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes – it’s the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Although breast cancer…Continue Reading E4 Health October Service Flyer- Breast Cancer Awareness
The following employees have reported upcoming travel between Midd and MIIS: From Midd to MIIS From MIIS to Midd Amy Collier, Office of the Provost Oct 9-10 Jason Warburg & Eva Gudbergsdottir, Communications and Marketing Sept. 25-27 Dana Yeaton, Theatre Oct 9-10 Beryl Levinger, GSIPM_DPP Oct 25-28; Nov 13-17 Mike Roy, Dean of the Library…Continue Reading Midd/MIIS Travelers
There will be open information sessions in late October for employees to learn more about Flexible Spending Accounts. The presentations will be available via WebEx. Please find the dates, times and virtual log-on instructions below. For those in Vermont who would prefer to participate in-person, location details will be provided in the next MiddPoints. …Continue Reading Flexible Spending Account Seminars – Save the Date!
If you are considering whether (or when) to move on to the post-work phase of your life it is very likely that you have many questions. For example, you may be wondering: What will happen with my retirement account when I retire? Can someone explain the options I will have for retirement plan distributions? Could…Continue Reading Retiring Soon?
Feel Your Best this Season As the weather gets colder and days grow shorter, it can be even more tempting to turn to food for entertainment or comfort. Once the holiday season begins, there are many opportunities for overindulging. The following tips can help you to navigate potential pitfalls and feel your best: Distinguish…Continue Reading October EFAP News: Avoiding overindulgence
Employees may schedule a conference call with a Cigna Representative to discuss their medical and/or dental coverage by visiting the link below and completing a form confirming a date and time. Please be sure to leave the best phone number where a Cigna Representative can reach you. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4cadac2babf49-cigna4…Continue Reading CIGNA CONFERENCE CALL APPOINTMENTS IN JANUARY