Vanderbilt Retirement Plan
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Vanderbilt retirement plan enhancements to begin Sept. 3
Vanderbilt University is introducing improvements to its retirement plan that aim to make saving for the future even easier. These enhancements, designed with the financial well-being of employees in mind, include an auto-advance adjustment, annual auto-enrollment and an annual increase program. Read MoreApr 1, 2024
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How to maximize the new retirement match
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Vanderbilt will match up to 6 percent of your retirement plan contributions. This includes a 3 percent match of your mandatory contribution and up to 3 percent match of your voluntary contribution. Read MoreJan 23, 2024
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Report 2022 contributions to outside retirement plans by April 1
If you contribute to a non-Vanderbilt University retirement plan through an outside business in which you are at least a 50 percent owner, you need to report your 2022 contributions to Human Resources by April 1. Read MoreFeb 21, 2023
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Coming soon: Upgraded website for Fidelity NetBenefits, Vanderbilt University’s retirement administrator
Vanderbilt’s retirement plan administrator, Fidelity, has enhanced and refreshed its NetBenefits website. The updated website is expected to go live in late April or early May. Read MoreApr 18, 2022
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Report 2021 contributions to outside retirement plans by April 1
To help employees avoid taxes and penalties, Vanderbilt University Human Resources collects information each spring regarding contributions made to outside retirement plans to help ensure employees don’t exceed IRS limits. Read MoreFeb 7, 2022
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Report 2019 contributions to outside retirement plans by April 1
If you contribute to a non-Vanderbilt University retirement plan through an outside business in which you are at least a 50 percent owner, you should report your 2019 contributions to Vanderbilt Human Resources by April 1. Read MoreFeb 7, 2020
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Changes to Vanderbilt University Retirement Plan’s investment lineup
Vanderbilt University periodically reviews the investments offered by its retirement plan to ensure it continues to help you meet your retirement and financial goals, and that the plan's offerings represent a variety of options to fit different risk tolerance levels. Read MoreFeb 22, 2018
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IRS announces 2018 retirement plan contribution limits
The IRS has announced retirement-plan contribution limits for the 2018 calendar year. Read MoreNov 17, 2017
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Last chance to complete Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits ends tomorrow! All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you don't plan to make changes or you plan to waive coverage. Learn more at vu.edu/oe. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Reminder: Open Enrollment ends Oct. 31
Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits ends on Oct. 31. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you don't plan to make changes or you plan to waive coverage. Learn more at vu.edu/oe. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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Save money by enrolling in FSAs during Open Enrollment
Fully benefits-eligible employees can fund two types of flexible spending accounts: a health care FSA and a dependent day care FSA. FSAs save you money by allowing you to use pretax dollars to pay for qualifying expenses. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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How to handle different Open Enrollment periods
Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits is happening now. If you have a spouse who works for another employer that offers benefits, be sure to carefully consider the options that work best for your family. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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Benefits Open House today; enrollment labs ongoing
Stop by the Benefits Open House today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Baker Building, 10th floor, for help in deciding which benefits are right for you and your family. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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It’s time to enroll! Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits starts tomorrow
Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment. Learn more at vu.edu/oe. Read MoreOct 16, 2017
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Need help with Open Enrollment? Visit the Benefits Open House Oct. 19
Join Human Resources at the Benefits Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday on the 10th floor of the Baker Building. Visit vu.edu/oe for more details. Read MoreOct 16, 2017
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Ensuring your VUNetID and password are ready for Open Enrollment: A step-by-step guide
All benefits-eligible employees will need their VUnetID and password to enroll in 2018 benefits. Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31. Visit vu.edu/oe to learn more. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Great news about the retirement plan for eligible faculty and staff
Open Enrollment Oct. 17-31 is a good time to review your 403(b) Retirement Plan. Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, VU will match voluntary contributions of 1 percent or 2 percent (up to 5 percent total, mandatory and voluntary). Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits is Oct. 17–31
Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31. All benefits-eligible VU employees must complete OE. This is the annual opportunity to choose the benefits that best meet your needs. Read MoreOct 6, 2017
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All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is Oct. 17–31. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you don't plan to make changes to current elections or you wish to waive coverage. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Save the date: Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31
Open Enrollment for all benefits-eligible Vanderbilt University employees begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 17 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31. Read MoreSep 20, 2017