University of Wisconsin–Madison

Benefits

Benefits 2025

Annual Benefits Enrollment
September 30–October 25, 2024
Employee Benefits and Resource Fair
Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Manage your Benefits

Susan Outreach Specialist Academic Staff Excellence Award Winner

Steve Professor Distinguished Teaching Award Winner

Kweku Financial Specialist University Staff Recognition Award Winner

Cathy Professor Distinguished Teaching Award Winner

Fabu Poet, Scholar, Teaching Artist, and Outreach Specialist Outstanding Women of Color Award Winner

Binnu Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Outstanding Women of Color Award Winner

Mary Ann Distinguished Researcher Academic Staff Excellence Award Winner

Carmen Director of Cultural Linguistic Services University Staff Recognition Award Winner

2024 Benefits Overview for UW–Madison Employees

This video provides an overview of benefits available to UW–Madison employees covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Also available in the following languages:

Health Insurance

State Group Health Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Disability

Life Insurance

Spending and Savings Accounts

Retirement Plans

Thinking About Retirement?

Starting to Save
(more than 15 years from retirement)
Mid-Career Retirement Check-In
(5-15 years from retirement)
Ready to Retire
(less than 5 years from retirement)
Benefits at Retirement Appointment
(less than 12 months from retirement)

For more information, visit the UW–Madison Retirement Website

Benefits News

2025 Employee Insurance Premiums and ContributionsDecember 18, 2024
ETF In-Person Group Retirement AppointmentsDecember 13, 2024
University Staff: Bank or Request Payout of Unused Vacation by December 31, 2024December 13, 2024
2025 Benefits ID CardsDecember 9, 2024
2025 Social Security and Medicare Tax UpdateNovember 22, 2024

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