By understanding your options, you can make the most of your benefits.
The University of Wisconsin (UW) System offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our community. The University contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. This is a valuable piece of employees total rewards package. Other plans offer favorable group rates and convenient payroll deduction to employees. Some health and life insurance premiums are taken from salary on a pre-tax basis, saving employees money.
General Employee Information
For Current and New Employees
Learn more about benefit offerings to UW System employees. In addition, find information on benefit eligibility, enrollment deadlines, payroll schedules and important forms to complete.
Visit ALEX
ALEX is an interactive decision-support tool that acts as an informative, virtual benefits counselor to help employees and prospective employees learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefits in a personalized way.
Total Rewards Estimator
As a UW System employee, you will receive an excellent total rewards package. Use the Total Rewards Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
The Annual Benefits Enrollment period ended on October 25, 2019.
Click the button below to learn more about changes to benefits for 2020.
Have Questions?
Contact Your Benefits Office
Each UW System institution has staff available to assist with benefits-related questions.