University of Wisconsin–Madison

Benefits

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Employee Benefits During Furlough

Manage your Benefits

Time Off

Paid Leave
- Legal Holidays
- Vacation
- Personal Holidays
- Sick Leave
Unpaid Leave
- Leave of Absence
- Family and Medical Leave
- Military Leave
- Catastrophic Leave

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

Emilie Senior Academic Librarian Outstanding Women of Color Award Winner

Carmen Director of Cultural Linguistic Services University Staff Recognition Award Winner

Health Insurance

State Group Health Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Disability

Life Insurance

Spending and Savings Accounts

Retirement Plans

Thinking about retirement?

Read more about preparing to retire from UW–Madison or attend an informational session:

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)

Benefits News

Pre-tax versus Roth TSA ContributionsApril 9, 2021
WRS Statement of Benefits AvailableApril 9, 2021
Payroll Change: Employees Paid Biweekly will have Benefit Deduction Change on April 22nd PaycheckApril 2, 2021
Take the Challenge: Build Your Financial SecurityMarch 24, 2021
How To Use Your 2021 Benefit ID CardsMarch 22, 2021