The Time is Now. Enroll, Make Changes ... It's the Annual Benefit Enrollment Period for 2013!

The Annual Benefit Enrollment Period begins on October 8, 2012 and ends on November 2, 2012. This is your annual opportunity to evaluate your benefits, review upcoming program changes, determine your coverage needs for next year, and make appropriate benefits changes. This is the only time during the year when you are eligible to make benefit plan changes unless you have a life event (e.g. marriage, birth, divorce...) or a change in employment that allows you to change your benefits. All changes made during this period take effect on January 1, 2013. Learn more about the Benefit Enrollment Period >>

This website will have the most up-to-date enrollment information. You will receive emails during the Annual Benefit Enrollment period from "UW HR Administration" and your institution that will provide you with additional information and reminders.

Special Notice(s)

You are encouraged to log into the 2013 Annual Benefits Enrollment website by clicking the following link: Login Now. You are not required to log in, but doing so will allow the site to display institution-specific content and special notices for certain users.

Plan
(Click plan name for details)
Open Enrollment Change Plan Cancel Coverage Add Dependents* Remove Dependents*
State Group Health Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dental Wisconsin Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
VSP Vision Yes NA Yes Yes Yes
EPIC Benefits+ No May remove vision insurance only. Yes No Yes
Employee Reimbursement Account Yes Must re-enroll every year.
Anthem DentalBlue No Plan Ending 12/31/2012 - coverage will terminate automatically.
If you enroll in Dental Wisconsin for 2013, all waiting periods will be waived.
Individual & Family Life Insurance No May increase coverage only if currently enrolled. Yes No At any time.
Saving for Retirement The Tax-Sheltered Annuity [403(b)] and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation programs allow you to enroll, change, or cancel coverage at any time.
* See the Overview of Eligible Dependents to see who you can cover on your plans.

Tips for a Successful Experience

Review Your Current Benefits

You can view your current coverage levels by logging into My UW System, scrolling down to the Benefit Information module, and clicking "View Benefits Summary Detail".

View More Enrollment Period Details

Learn more about whether you should act during this enrollment period, benefit plan changes, and other helpful advice.
Enrollment Period Details>>


Employee Survey

Your feedback is important. Please take a few minutes to fill out the Annual Benefit Enrollment survey. Your suggestions will help improve next year's process.

Are You a Rehired Annuitant?

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If You Need Help

Please contact your campus benefits staff.

Please note:

Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is correct and current. However, the terms and conditions of UW benefits programs are established by state and federal laws and regulations, the relevant contracts, and the policies of the Board of Regents. These sources of authority have control over this information to the extent there are any differences or conflicts.