Health benefits enrollment: IBM's annual enrollment begins on Thursday, Oct. 29, and ends on Friday, Nov. 20. All of the resources you'll need to research and select your coverage for 2010 are available to you online 24/7 via NetBenefits®. When you log on to NetBenefits, you'll be guided through the interactive research and enrollment process. With the online decision-support tools, PlanCompare and CostCompare, you can customize information to your own needs and preferences.
If you have questions or need assistance enrolling, you can call the IBM Employee Services Center at 800-796-9876 (TTY: 800-426-6537) to speak with a service representative on business days (excluding holidays recognized by the New York Stock Exchange) between 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Community Grants - Guidelines on how to submit an application for an IBM Grant.
Discounts for IBMers - Your single destination for all discounts on products, services and programs available to you from IBMs clients, partners and vendors.
Employee Purchase Program for IBM Certified Used PCs - Shop for IBM Certified Used notebooks, desktops, printers, monitors and accessories and save up to 20% off the IBM Web price.
Employee Purchase Program for Lenovo - Shop for ThinkPad notebooks, ThinkCentre desktops, ThinkVision monitors and ThinkPlus accessories from Lenovo.
Employment verification - Allows current and former employees to obtain a written verification of their IBM employment and total compensation information to be released to 3rd parties such as lending institutions or for the employee themselves. Contact the Employee Services Center (ESC) at 800-796-9876 for assistance (VRU fast path option 3, then option 1).
The Greater IBM Connection - The business network for current and former IBMers and retirees.
IBM Club - Take advantage of discounts on entertainment, leisure and recreational venues and events.
Jobs at IBM - You may be employed as an IBM supplemental employee provided that six months have passed from your date of retirement.
Matching Grants - Hardware, software, services, and solutions available to eligible educational institutions.
NetBenefits® - Resources available to help you choose the medical option that best fits your personal needs.
On Demand Community - Provides you with leading-edge technology solutions to expand the value and impact of your volunteer work.
Retiree Charitable Contribution Campaign - If you have any questions regarding this program or wish to initiate or make any changes, please contact the retiree campaign representative at 800-895-3004 or ibmretcamprep@cdlinc.com.
Thomas J. Watson Memorial Scholarship Program - This annual scholarship program is open to children of IBM employees and retirees. Visit 2009 Watson Scholarship winners for current information about the 2009 class of winners. Applications will be accepted for the 2010 Watson Scholarship program beginning September of 2009.