Category: Human Resources

IRS Announces 2017 Plan Contribution and Benefit Limits

On October 27, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items beginning January 1, 2017. See the chart below for further details. The highlights of limitations that changed from 2016 to 2017 include the following: The 401(a) annual compensation limit applicable to retirement plans increased…Continue Reading IRS Announces 2017 Plan Contribution and Benefit Limits

Benefits Open Enrollment Coming Soon

  • Author By Jason Cable
  • Publication date October 19, 2016

Please mark your calendars – the annual open enrollment period for Middlebury’s health and welfare benefit plans will be held from November 1st through the 14th.  All benefits-eligible employees are required to complete the on-line process during this window so please watch your email on November 1st for instructions and benefit details.  If you will…Continue Reading Benefits Open Enrollment Coming Soon

Flu Vaccines

  • Author By Jason Cable
  • Publication date October 18, 2016

The following applies to all members of the Middlebury College Health Plan, employees and dependents alike. We are pleased to announce that our prescription plan will cover flu vaccines at a $0 co-pay for employees enrolled in Middlebury College’s medical insurance plan.  To take advantage of this $0 co-pay program, employees can choose from any…Continue Reading Flu Vaccines

Midd/MIIS Travelers

  • Author By Jason Cable
  • Publication date October 18, 2016

The following employees have reported upcoming travel between Midd and MIIS: From Midd to MIIS From MIIS to MIdd Dan Stearns, Facilities Oct 17 – 28 Melissa Sorenson, Digital Learning Commons Nov 3-8 Mike Moore, Facilities Oct 17 – 28 Rachel Muradyan, GSTILE Nov 14-15 LeRoy Graham, Provost’s Office Week of Oct 17 Kim Downs,…Continue Reading Midd/MIIS Travelers

Open Meetings

In November, Cigna will hold a series of open meetings (on each campus) in which they will present information on topics such as: how to access services, network coverage, switching mail order prescriptions, technology offerings, etc. Meetings will include ample time for questions from the audience. These group meetings will be offered at: Middlebury, Wilson…Continue Reading Open Meetings

Travel Tips: Ground Transportation in Midd vs. Monterey

  • Author By Jason Cable
  • Publication date October 12, 2016

Besides avocados and artichokes, there is one other thing that is actually cheaper in California than in Vermont: airport shuttle services. As some Monterey travelers have discovered to their dismay, a van ride from the Burlington Airport to Middlebury costs twice as much to cover half the distance as a similar service in California. We…Continue Reading Travel Tips: Ground Transportation in Midd vs. Monterey

Midd/MIIS Travelers

  • Author By Jason Cable
  • Publication date October 5, 2016

The following employees have reported upcoming travel between Midd and MIIS: From Midd to MIIS From MIIS to MIdd Orion Lewis, Faculty Oct 7-11 Michael Ulibarri, HR Oct 12-14 Jessica Teets, Faculty Oct 7 – 11 Rachel Muradyan, GSTILE Nov 14-15 Dan Stearns, Facilities Oct 17 – 28   Mike Moore, Facilities Oct 17 –…Continue Reading Midd/MIIS Travelers

YOU ASKED, WE DELIVERED!

Additional one-on-one sessions with a Cigna representative are now available in Middlebury through January 2017. Please make an appointment with a trained professional to get answers to your questions by visiting: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4cadac2babf49-cigna2 Monterey appointments are still available on: 10/12, 10/20 and 10/26. Please schedule a MIIS appointment at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4cadac2babf49-cigna1 SAVE THE DATE: During November, Cigna will…Continue Reading YOU ASKED, WE DELIVERED!

October EFAP News: Coping with Serious or Chronic Conditions

  • Author By Jason Cable
  • Publication date October 3, 2016

FREE WEBINAR: Protecting Our Precious Lives: Cancer Awareness October 18th  12-1pm and 3-4pm    EST 11-12pm and 2-3pm  CST 10-11am and 1-3pm  MST 9-10am and 12-1pm  PST This webinar examines the steps we each have to take toward becoming healthier, with a focus on prevention as the ultimate goal. We’ll round out the session with a…Continue Reading October EFAP News: Coping with Serious or Chronic Conditions