Total Benefits

Insurance

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

Retirement plans

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

Child care

The University of Washington has a variety of resources when it comes to child care. Explore on-site, off-site, and backup care options.

UW CareLink

Our employee assistance program, UW CareLink, provides free counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, elder care assistance, and more.

Self-care and caring for others

Counseling and mental health, fitness at work, and elder care.

The Whole U

Focused on creating connections, holistic wellness, and engaging your interests, The Whole U is for UW, by UW.

More ways to save

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

Life events

Life happens! Let us know when you’ve changed your name, expanded your family, or experienced other life events which may affect your benefits.

Benefits orientation & summaries

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

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Backup and Sick Child Care

Backup care is available at locations throughout Puget Sound and nationwide. Sick child care is available in your home 24 hours a day, seven days a week, whenever you need to attend to academic or work responsibilities.

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Total 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. The University also provides important programs and services to help you thrive in your personal life– from The Whole U to the UW Combined Fund Drive and UW Carelink to child care and elder care services.