Benefit summariesBenefit summary for academic staff, professional staff, contract covered exempt staff and librariansBenefit summary for classified staff in greater than half-time positionsBenefit summary for classified staff in nonpermanent or intermittent positions and classified or civil service exempt staff in regular less than half-time positionsBenefit summary for faculty with appointments of 9 – 12 monthsBenefit summary for faculty with quarter-to-quarter or less than 9-month appointmentsBenefits of Graduate Appointee Insurance ProgramBenefit summary for postdoctoral scholarsBenefit summary for postdoctoral scholar-fellowsBenefit summary for psychology internsBenefit summary for residents and fellowsBenefit summary for UW police officersBenefit summary for non-U.S. citizens working abroadBenefits at layoff Benefits Insurance Health insurance Plan options Compare health plans Eligibility for insurance Options if ineligible Premium surcharges Tax reporting and your benefits – FAQ COBRA: Continue your insurance Graduate appointees Other insurance Discounts on auto, home, and renters insurance Life and AD&D Long-term disability WA Cares Fund Medical students: LTD insurance Physician Assistants students: LTD insurance Insurance during retirement Discounts on auto, home, and renters insurance Retirement plans TIAA retirement plan transition UWRP/VIP vendor change overview Retiree and former employee: UWRP and VIP vendor change UWRP PERS 2 PERS 3 TRS 3 LEOFF 2 PSERS 2 Optional plans UW VIP Deferred compensation UWRP and VIP compliance review and FAQ Managing your annual contributions and IRS limits Consultations and seminars Nearing retirement Insurance during retirement Prepare to retire from UW PERS 1: Preparing to retire PERS 2: Preparing to retire PERS 3: Preparing to retire TRS 1: Preparing to retire TRS 3: Preparing to retire LEOFF 2: Preparing to retire UWRP: Preparing to retire UWRP disability retirement VEBA account ID cards for retirees Return to work after retirement Voluntary Retirement Incentive (VRI) for Tenured Faculty – 2025 Plans closed to new members PERS 1 TRS 1 UWSRP Fund Review Committee for UW retirement plans Internal review and appeals procedure for UWRP, VIP and UWSRP More ways to save Housing and home loans Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA): Tax savings for medical costs Limited Purpose FSA DCAP: Tax savings for child and elder care Waive a pretax deduction Loan Forgiveness Program Financial Education with The Whole U Life events Beneficiary changes In the event of a death Self-pay: Continue your insurance What happens to your UW Benefits after big life changes? Orientation Benefit summaries Benefit summary for academic staff, professional staff, contract covered exempt staff and librarians Benefit summary for classified staff in greater than half-time positions Benefit summary for classified staff in nonpermanent or intermittent positions and classified or civil service exempt staff in regular less than half-time positions Benefit summary for faculty with appointments of 9 – 12 months Benefit summary for faculty with quarter-to-quarter or less than 9-month appointments Benefits of Graduate Appointee Insurance Program Benefit summary for postdoctoral scholars Benefit summary for postdoctoral scholar-fellows Benefit summary for psychology interns Benefit summary for residents and fellows Benefit summary for UW police officers Benefit summary for non-U.S. citizens working abroad Benefits at layoff In-person orientation Online orientation Plan administrators Nearing retirement