University of Wisconsin–Madison

Benefits

Manage your Benefits

New Employees
Life Events and Employment Changes
Annual Benefits Enrollment
Ended October 22, 2021

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

2022 Social Security and Medicare TaxNovember 22, 2021
WRS News Online, November 2021November 16, 2021
December 31 Deadline: Carryover Vacation/Personal HolidayNovember 15, 2021
Financial Wellness WebinarsNovember 8, 2021
Deadlines for Health Care FSAsNovember 8, 2021