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March 20, 2023
Updated State Group Life Insurance Premiums Effective April 1, 2023
State Group Life Insurance premium rates will increase for most age categories effective April 1, 2023. There is no change to the premium rates for Spouse and Dependent coverage.
March 17, 2023
Complete Outside Activity Report by April 30, 2023
UW System Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees, with half-time appointments or more, are required to complete an Outside Activity Report (OAR) by April 30, 2023.
March 6, 2023 · Updated: March 7, 2023
Reminder: March 31 Deadline For 2022 Flexible Spending Account Claims
To be reimbursed from your 2022 Health Care Flexible Spending Account FSA, you must have incurred eligible expenses by December 31, 2022. Expenses must be submitted and substantiated by March 31, 2023.
March 6, 2023
Summer Prepay Insurance Premium Deductions
Summer prepay insurance premiums are deducted from spring paychecks to cover the cost of continuing insurance coverage through the summer months (contract break) and are in addition to regular biweekly insurance premium deductions.
February 22, 2023
Earn Your $150 Well-being Incentive
If you are enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program, you (and your spouse, if enrolled) may earn a $150 well-being incentive through the Well Wisconsin Program, administered by WebMD.
February 14, 2023 · Updated: February 6, 2023
Mandatory Training Schedule to Change for Current Employees
Effective March 2023, current employees will be required to complete reoccurring Mandatory Employee Training (MET) courses in March. Note: This announcement does not apply to UW-Madison employees.
January 30, 2023
1095-C Forms Now Available Online
Electronic copies of the 2022 Form 1095-C are now available for all active employees in the MyUW portal for UW System institutions or for UW-Madison.
January 18, 2023 · Updated:
W-2 Forms Now Available Online
Electronic 2022 W-2 Forms (Wage and Tax Statements) are now available for all active employees in the MyUW portal,
March 20, 2023
Resources For Mental Health Well-being
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also affects how we manage stress, relate to others, and make decisions.
March 14, 2023
Employee Well-being Webinars
Take the time to manage your well-being! Take care of your physical, emotional, and financial well-being by increasing your knowledge about various aspects of your well-being through webinars.
January 24, 2023
WRS New Online, January 2023
WRS News Online is for active members of the Wisconsin Retirement System. The newsletter is a joint publication of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) and the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB).
January 9, 2023 · Updated:
Saving 1% More for Retirement Pays Off
Financial advisors often recommend saving 15 percent of your annual income for retirement. There are easy ways you can increase how much you save.
November 14, 2022
Retirement Plan Contribution Limits to Increase in 2023
UW 403(b) SRP and WDC (457) Program Contribution Limits to Increase in 2023.
November 10, 2022
What is an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)?
An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is a statement that shows claims information about the services provided during your health or dental visits.
February 23, 2022
Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test Coverage Information
Effective January 15, 2022, UW System employees covered under the State Group Health Insurance Program can purchase over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic test kits at no cost.