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May 15, 2023
Submit Leave Reports by June 30, 2023
Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited Appointees must submit monthly leave reports for each appointment.
April 26, 2023
Review/Update Your Personal Information
Review/Update your personal information to make sure all information is accurate and up to date.
April 13, 2023
WRS Statement of Benefits Available
Employees covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) can now view their WRS Statement of Benefits as of January 1, 2023, in the MyUW portal.
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 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.
May 18, 2023
Employee Well-being Webinars
Take 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.
May 16, 2023
Update on COVID-19 Test and Vaccine Coverage Information
The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended May 11, 2023. This may affect your health insurance coverage through the State Group Health Insurance Program.
May 15, 2023
May 29 is Edvest College Savings Plan 529 Day
Celebrate Edvest 529 Day by enrolling in Wisconsin’s 529 College Savings Plan.
May 10, 2023
Integrity Hotline Available to Faculty, Staff and Students
The UW System Integrity Hotline is available for all faculty, staff, and students to report concerns on a wide variety of issues.
April 25, 2023 · Updated: April 26, 2023
WRS News Online, May 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).
April 18, 2023
2023 Benefit ID Cards
Are you using the right benefit ID card when you see your doctor, pick up a prescription, visit the dentist, or get your eyes checked? Make sure you have your ID cards prior to needing them.
April 10, 2023 · Updated: April 11, 2023
Mental Health Support Available Through Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides employer-paid mental health support and other well -being resources for UW System employees and household family members.
March 20, 2023 · Updated: April 7, 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.