Benefits

  • Vanderbilt University

    ‘It’s Your Time to Choose’: Benefits Open Enrollment is Oct. 16-31

    Open Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to sign up for or waive benefits. Read More

    Sep 20, 2013

  • UPDATE: New times for Social Security, Medicare retirement sessions

    UPDATE: New times for Social Security, Medicare retirement sessions

    (iStockphoto) As part of an ongoing series designed to help all employees prepare for retirement, Human Resources will sponsor two free education sessions Aug. 27-28. During the sessions, experts on Social Security and Medicare will discuss eligibility, enrollment and benefits. The sessions are designed for employees aged 62 and… Read More

    Aug 14, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Don’t miss the Health and Benefits Fair Oct. 15-16

    Vanderbilt's Benefits and Health Fair will take place Oct. 15-16. Read More

    Aug 9, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Free information session on navigating Medicare March 21

    Confused about Medicare and your health insurance options? You’re not alone! Join Human Resources for a free information session on Thursday, March 21. Read More

    Mar 15, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    W-2 forms mailed; also available on C2HR

    (photo by stock.xchng) Check your mailbox this week for your 2012 W-2 form. Your form was sent to the most current mailing address on file with Human Resources (typically your home address). New this year: The Affordable Care Act requires Vanderbilt to report the value of its health care… Read More

    Jan 23, 2013

  • IRS announces 2013 retirement plan contribution limits

    IRS announces 2013 retirement plan contribution limits

    You may want to change your contribution (iStockphoto) Each year, the IRS adjusts the limits for retirement plan contributions to reflect price and wage inflation. For 2013, the calendar year limits are: Individuals can contribute up to $17,500. Employees age 50 or older can… Read More

    Dec 3, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Open Enrollment ends at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31

    Open Enrollment, the annual opportunity for benefits-eligible employees to choose their benefits and elect the coverage that fits their needs for the coming year, ends at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31. These last days are the only remaining time to review your insurance and spending account coverage and… Read More

    Oct 29, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Those keeping same benefits for 2013 still need to enroll

    Open Enrollment is your opportunity to elect the coverage that suits your needs for 2013. Like last year, this is an active enrollment, meaning all benefits-eligible employees need to enroll. Even if you plan to keep your same benefits, you still need to enroll to ensure you get the… Read More

    Oct 24, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Remember to enroll for 2013 benefits

    All benefits-eligible employees need to enroll! Open Enrollment is happening now! It’s the one time each year to review your insurance and spending account coverage and make choices for the upcoming calendar year. The benefit elections you make begin Jan. 1, 2013 for the plan year and… Read More

    Oct 19, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Enroll now for 2013 benefits

    It’s time to enroll! Open Enrollment started on Oct. 17 and continues through Oct. 31. This is your annual opportunity to elect benefits that fit your needs for 2013. Enrollment is active this year and all benefits-eligible employees need to enroll. Even if you’re keeping the same benefits, or… Read More

    Oct 17, 2012

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    Short-term disability requirements waived during Open Enrollment

    (iStockphoto) Short-term disability insurance (STDi) coverage provides income protection when you are unable to work for a short time period due to a covered injury or illness. In the past, employees may have been discouraged by the insurer’s requirement that new enrollees submit health information. This year, Vanderbilt has… Read More

    Oct 17, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Open Enrollment allows employees to select benefits

    Open Enrollment, the annual opportunity for Vanderbilt staff and faculty to elect the coverage that best suits their needs, will take place Oct. 17-31. As it was last year, this is an active enrollment, which means that all benefits-eligible employees need to make benefits elections. Read More

    Oct 11, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Explore the Open Enrollment website to learn about 2013 benefit options

    Open Enrollment, the annual opportunity to take charge of your benefits and elect the coverage that fits your needs for the coming year, is Oct. 17-31. This is an active enrollment, which means you need to enroll by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31 to receive the benefits you want for… Read More

    Oct 10, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Benefits and Health Fair set for Oct. 10, 11

    Human Resources representatives will be on hand to answer your Open Enrollment or other benefits questions at this year’s Benefits and Health Fair, scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11. Medical, dental, vision, retirement and disability representatives also will be available. Come to the fair for free “Know Your Numbers”… Read More

    Oct 5, 2012

  • Open Enrollment, your opportunity to elect benefits for 2013, is scheduled for Oct. 17-31.

    Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31

    Open Enrollment, your opportunity to elect benefits for 2013, is scheduled for Oct. 17-31. Open Enrollment is your opportunity to elect the benefits that suit your needs for 2013. This year’s Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31, and during that time you will select (or waive) the following… Read More

    Oct 4, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Open Enrollment is coming: Do you know your VUnetID and ePassword?

    (iStockphoto) Open Enrollment for 2013 benefits is Oct. 17-31. This is an active enrollment, and all benefits-eligible employees need to enroll. When you enroll, you will need your VUnetID and ePassword. Please check that you know your VUnetID and ePassword before Open Enrollment begins. If you have… Read More

    Sep 27, 2012

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    Open Enrollment for 2013 benefits is Oct. 17-31

    (iStockphoto) Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to make benefits and flexible spending account choices for the upcoming calendar year. This year’s Open Enrollment begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 17 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31. Even if you plan to keep the same coverage in 2013, this is… Read More

    Sep 19, 2012

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    Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network serving more of Middle Tennessee

    VUMC and its affiliate medical centers have created a new health plan called the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network that will provide a broader spectrum of care for VU employees. (Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt University Medical Center and its affiliate medical centers — Maury Regional Medical Center, NorthCrest Medical Center and Williamson… Read More

    Sep 17, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Have questions about Go for the Gold? Get answers here

    All Vanderbilt faculty and staff can learn about their health risks and take action to reduce those risks by completing Go for the Gold. Faculty and staff on the Vanderbilt Health Plan also are eligible for a wellness credit of up to $240. The deadline is Oct. 31 to receive… Read More

    Aug 7, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Retirement plan participants to receive ‘fee disclosure’ information

    (iStockphoto) You may already know that fees and expenses vary between the retirement companies that offer investment funds to our employees. To help you get a complete, accurate picture of your plan’s investment options and associated charges, you will receive the first annual fee disclosure information, as required by… Read More

    Jul 30, 2012