Supporting Ó³»­´«Ã½ies: The benefits of working at Ó³»­´«Ã½ of MIT and Harvard

At Ó³»­´«Ã½, we care deeply about all of the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting Ó³»­´«Ã½ies in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that emphasizes well-being and balance through a range of benefits for you and your family members. We are committed to helping make life work by offering a range of benefits and resources designed to support your holistic well-being: physical, social-emotional, mental, financial, family, and work-life well-being.

We are particularly proud to provide robust support for the needs of caregivers.
 

Physical well-being

  • Medical care: A choice of three medical plans — a basic plan (HMO), a plan that offers more flexibility (PPO), or a high-deductible plan (HDHP) — each designed to meet your individual needs.
  • Vision care: One annual eye exam through the medical plan and up to $140 of reimbursement for one pair of glasses or contacts per calendar year under the vision vendor.
  • Dental care: One easy, comprehensive plan that covers it all — including orthodontic services.
  • On-demand health care: Can’t make it to the doctor's office? Speak to a physician or mental health professional using your smartphone.
  • Free onsite health screenings and flu shots: Taking care of yourself has never been easier with our annual onsite flu clinics.
  • Onsite perks: Enjoy fitness classes like yoga and boot camp, onsite eye exams, and more.
  • Gyms and fitness: Ó³»­´«Ã½ medical plan participants receive $300 annually to spend on fitness programs and equipment.
  • Gender affirming care: Enhanced gender affirming medical benefits for all benefits-eligible transgender and non-binary Ó³»­´«Ã½ employees and their family members whose medical coverage is provided by the Ó³»­´«Ã½.

Emotional well-being

  • Work-life and well-being support: Whatever your challenge, Ó³»­´«Ã½Life is here to lend support and connect you to resources by offering a wide range of programs that address your holistic well-being and specific life issues and events.
  • KGA Life Services: Ó³»­´«Ã½â€™s employee assistance program (EAP) includes personalized dependent-care referral services, financial/legal services, and three free counseling sessions.
  • Support for therapy: Ó³»­´«Ã½ can help you find a therapist and covers therapy copays for behavioral health under Ó³»­´«Ã½â€™s medical plans.
  • Support groups: Connect with other Ó³»­´«Ã½ies who share similar experiences and are facilitated by licensed psychologists and childcare experts on topics ranging from nutrition to stress management to parenting young children.

Financial well-being

  • 401(k) plan: Ó³»­´«Ã½ will match your 401(k) deferral contributions dollar for dollar, up to six percent (6%) of your salary. You are 100% vested starting on day one.
  • Childcare financial assistance: Some families may be eligible to receive up to $9,000 a year for childcare expenses.
  • Insurance: Company-paid basic life and accident coverage as well as optional additional (and dependent) coverage at a low cost.
  • Disability coverage: Company-paid short- and long-term disability plan.
  • Flexible spending accounts: Health-care and dependent-care pre-tax flexible spending account with a $2,000 company-sponsored contribution to your dependent-care account.
  • Tuition reimbursement: Receive up to $5,250 a year for courses taken at an accredited university or approved certificate program.
  • Parking: Subsidized, pre-tax onsite parking.
  • Public transportation: Take the commuter rail or T with a monthly pass that’s discounted at 50% and pre-tax.
  • Biking: Receive reimbursement for up to $240/year for the purchase of a bike or repairs to an existing one.
  • Meal options: Purchase lunch onsite from a different pop-up eatery each week and healthy snacks from subsidized vending machines.  
  • Discounts: Receive discounts on computers, wireless plans, home and auto insurance, local fitness clubs, and more.

Time Off

  • Vacation, personal and sick time: Earn 15 vacation days in your first year, 20 days in your second, 12 sick days, and three personal days to call your own.
  • Holidays: Thirteen Ó³»­´«Ã½ paid holidays in addition to a holiday closing between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
  • Parental leave: Ó³»­´«Ã½ offers generous paid parental leave.