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Benefits

As a University of Washington employee, you receive excellent benefits including a variety of health plan options, generous retirement plans, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

While many of these programs are administered by the Washington State Public Employees Benefit Board, the UW Benefits team helps new employees understand their options at Welcome Day and provides those preparing to retire resources and guidance. Benefits is part of the HR Benefits, Analytics & Information team.

Insurance

Learn about the different health plans available to benefits-eligible UW employees.

Health, dental, vision

Insurance discounts

Find a variety of discounts in the UW discount network and additional discounts on auto, home and renters insurance.

Auto, home, rental

Retirement plans

Choose a retirement plan, get investment guidance or learn more about retirement at UW.

See all plan options

More ways to save

UW offers many ways to extend your savings. Learn about loan programs, financial seminars, tax saving options and more.

Financial seminars and more

Life events

Life happens! Let us know when you change your name, expand your family or experience other life events which may affect your benefits.

Navigating your life events

Benefits orientation

Learn more about your excellent benefits package and get your questions answered.

See all benefits orientation options

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Prepare to retire from UW

Plan for retirement with confidence

Explore retirement planning resources for every stage of your career. Attend a live virtual workshop or watch an on-demand webinar whenever it’s convenient to learn more about your UW retirement benefits and planning options.

Retirement webinars

Get financially fit with The Whole U

Get financially fit

Build confidence in every stage of your financial journey. Explore resources to help you save, borrow, budget, plan for retirement, and take advantage of exclusive UW discounts and financial education opportunities through The Whole U.

Explore financial wellness