University of Wisconsin–Madison

Benefits

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

June 30 Deadline to Use Carryover Vacation and Holiday HoursMay 10, 2022
Earn Your $150 Well-Being IncentiveMay 4, 2022
WRS News Online, May 2022May 3, 2022
Update Address/Personal Information Before End of Spring SemesterApril 29, 2022
Telemedicine: Get Medical Care FastApril 25, 2022