{"id":9462,"date":"2025-12-15T15:51:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T23:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/?page_id=9462"},"modified":"2026-07-04T12:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T19:12:13","slug":"classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefit summary for classified staff in greater than half-time positions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Overview\" >Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Insurance\" >Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Eligibility\" >Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Maintaining-eligibility\" >Maintaining eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Medical-insurance\" >Medical insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Dental-Insurance\" >Dental Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Vision-Insurance\" >Vision Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Long-Term-Disability-Insurance-LTD\" >Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Life-Accidental-Death-and-Dismemberment-Insurance\" >Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Medical-Flexible-Spending-Account-Medical-FSA\" >Medical Flexible Spending Account (Medical FSA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Limited-Purpose-Flexible-Spending-Account-LFSA\" >Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LFSA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Dependent-Care-Assistance-Program\" >Dependent Care Assistance Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#SmartHealth-Wellness\" >SmartHealth Wellness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Retirement\" >Retirement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Transit-Pass-U-PASS\" >Transit Pass (U-PASS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Time-Off\" >Time Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Parental-Leave\" >Parental Leave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#State-service-credit\" >State service credit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Engagement-Program\" >Engagement Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#More-Ways-to-Save\" >More Ways to Save<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#WA-State-Employee-Assistance-Program\" >WA State Employee Assistance Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Self-Care\" >Self-Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Child-Care-and-parenting\" >Child Care and parenting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Adult-and-elder-care\" >Adult and elder care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Training-and-Education\" >Training and Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Additional-Programs\" >Additional Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/classified-staff-in-greater-than-half-time-positions\/#Questions\" >Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span>Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>University of Washington offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical, dental and vision insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick time off policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For more information, follow the links shown below or explore the <a href=\"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/\">Benefits<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insurance\"><\/span>Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility\"><\/span>Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You are eligible for Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) insurance benefits when appointed to a classified staff position with at least an average of 80 hours per month (480 hours) for more than 6 consecutive months. Classified staff refers to positions that are either governed by a labor contract (\u201ccontract classified\u201d) or administered by the UW, in accordance with State Human Resources rules. Insurance benefits generally begin the first of the following month. However, if an eligible appointment begins on the first business or calendar day of the month, eligibility begins on that day.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintaining-eligibility\"><\/span>Maintaining eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>After initial insurance eligibility is established, you must be paid for at least 8 hours in a month in a non-student position in order to maintain PEBB insurance benefits. If a separation is processed or you have a break in service of one calendar month, eligibility ends and must be re-established. Learn more at the <a href=\"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/health-insurance\/eligibility-for-insurance\/\">Eligibility for Insurance<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical-insurance\"><\/span>Medical insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Eligible employees may choose from several health plans, all of which are listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/insurance\/health\/compare-plans\/\">Compare Health Plans<\/a> webpages.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dental-Insurance\"><\/span>Dental Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Choose from two managed care plans and one preferred provider plan. Dental premiums for you and your eligible dependent(s) are fully paid by the UW. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/insurance\/health\/plans\/dental\/\">Dental plans<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vision-Insurance\"><\/span>Vision Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Choose from three vision plans. Vision premiums for you and your eligible dependent(s) are fully paid by UW. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/insurance\/health\/plans\/vision\/\">Vision plans<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Term-Disability-Insurance-LTD\"><\/span>Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The UW pays for your Employer-Paid LTD coverage which provides a 90day waiting period and a maximum benefit of $450 per month. Also available is Employee-Paid LTD, which provides a benefit of 60% of your eligible pre-disability earnings after a 90 day waiting period. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/insurance\/other\/long-term-disability-insurance\/\">Long-term disability insurance<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life-Accidental-Death-and-Dismemberment-Insurance\"><\/span>Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The University provides each eligible employee with $35,000 of basic life insurance and $5,000 basic AD&amp;D insurance at no cost. You also have the option to purchase additional insurance up to $500,000 with no Medical Evidence of Insurability, and to a maximum of $1,000,000 with Medical Evidence of Insurability. If you enroll in optional life insurance you may apply for amounts of optional life insurance for your spouse or state registered domestic partner and\/or children. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/insurance\/other\/life-insurance-accidental-death-dismemberment\/\">Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical-Flexible-Spending-Account-Medical-FSA\"><\/span>Medical Flexible Spending Account (Medical FSA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you choose a non CDHP medical plan, you have the option to contribute to a tax-exempt Medical FSA. The Medical FSA allows you to save money on eligible health expenses. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/more-ways-to-save\/fsa-tax-savings-for-medical-costs\/\">Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA): Tax savings for medical costs<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited-Purpose-Flexible-Spending-Account-LFSA\"><\/span>Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LFSA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You can contribute to a LFSA while participating in any medical plan. However, you cannot participate in both a Medical FSA and an LFSA in the same year. The LFSA allows you to save money on eligible dental and vision expenses. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/more-ways-to-save\/limited-purpose-fsa\/\">Limited Purpose FSA<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dependent-Care-Assistance-Program\"><\/span>Dependent Care Assistance Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) helps you pay for child care and elder care by allowing you to set aside a portion of your salary, pre-tax, for eligible expenses. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/more-ways-to-save\/dcap-tax-savings-for-child-and-elder-care\/\">DCAP: Tax saving for child and elder care<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SmartHealth-Wellness\"><\/span>SmartHealth Wellness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Washington State&#8217;s voluntary and confidential wellness program also focuses on your health and well-being. As you progress on your wellness journey, you can qualify for a financial wellness incentive! For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hca.wa.gov\/employee-retiree-benefits\/smarthealth-pebb\">Washington State Health Care Authority<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retirement\"><\/span>Retirement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h5>Retirement Plans<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Participate in one of two Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) plans offered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). With PERS 2, your entire retirement benefit is defined by a formula and contributions are subject to periodic rate adjustments by the state legislature. PERS 3 is a hybrid retirement plan that combines a traditional pension plan with investment options that work like a typical retirement plan, such as a 401(k). Contributions to both plans are tax-deferred. If you have prior retirement history this will affect your <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/retirement-plans\/\">Retirement plan options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5>Voluntary Investment Program<\/h5>\n<p>Add to your retirement portfolio with the Voluntary Investment Program (VIP), an optional, unmatched retirement savings plan under Section 403(b) of the federal tax code. Use the VIP to tap into the tax advantages of pre-tax contributions, make Roth after-tax contributions to create a tax-free account for retirement, or use both contribution types. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/retirement-plans\/optional-retirement-plans\/uw-voluntary-investment-program\/\">UW Voluntary Investment Program<\/a> webpage<\/p>\n<h5>Deferred Compensation Program<\/h5>\n<p>Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) is an additional optional, unmatched retirement savings program under IRC 457(b). New employees will automatically be enrolled in DCP three months after their start date. UW employees may participate in both VIP and DCP in the same tax year at the same time. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/retirement-plans\/optional-retirement-plans\/deferred-compensation\/\">Deferred Compensation Program<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transit-Pass-U-PASS\"><\/span>Transit Pass (U-PASS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>All employees paid wages receive a fully subsidized U-PASS to use on public transportation. The U-PASS provides unlimited rides on regional buses, commuter trains, light rail and water taxis as well as full fare coverage on vanpools. For more information, explore the Employee <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/policies\/u-pass\/\">U-Pass benefit policy<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time-Off\"><\/span>Time Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>All staff accrue vacation and sick time off each month and may be eligible for paid holidays and a personal holiday based on employment program or collective bargaining agreement. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/time-absence\/\">Time and Absence<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parental-Leave\"><\/span>Parental Leave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The UW provides parental leave for all staff regardless of how long they have worked here. Your employment program determines the duration of parental leave you may take to bond with your newborn or newly placed adopted or foster child. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/time-absence\/staff-leaves\/parental-leave\/\">explore the Parental Leave<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State-service-credit\"><\/span>State service credit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you have previously worked as an employee for the state of Washington in a non-temporary staff position, including time spent at the UW, you may be eligible for crediting of your prior Washington state service toward a higher vacation time off accrual rate. And if you transfer without a break, your time off balances may transfer with you. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/time-absence\/staff-time-off\/prior-washington-state-service-credit-and-transfer-between-state-of-washington-employers\/\">Prior Washington State Service Credit and Transfer between State of Washington Employers<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engagement-Program\"><\/span>Engagement Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Whole U is the University\u2019s wellness and community engagement program that encompasses an amazing array of resources including discounts! Events, activities, and articles are curated around seven Whole U pillars: being active, eating well, staying healthy, financial fitness, volunteerism, life events\/changes, and engaging personal interests. For more information, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/thewholeu.uw.edu\/\">The Whole U<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More-Ways-to-Save\"><\/span>More Ways to Save<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Review programs and educational seminars offered on saving money. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/more-ways-to-save\/\">More Ways to Save<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WA-State-Employee-Assistance-Program\"><\/span>WA State Employee Assistance Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Find an array of work\/life resources that go beyond the ordinary. From counseling and legal assistance to financial resources and employee support programs. These services are staffed by local professionals in Washington, ensuring personalized support that aligns with our commitment to your well-being. Contact WA EAP at 877-313-4455 for services.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Care\"><\/span>Self-Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Whole U provides many programs to assist with personal care and wellbeing for you and your loved ones. Find resources for mental, physical, and emotional health. For more information, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/thewholeu.uw.edu\/\">The Whole U<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child-Care-and-parenting\"><\/span>Child Care and parenting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited on-site child care for PEBB-eligible employees is available on the UW Seattle campus, at Harborview Medical Center and at<br \/>\nUWMC \u2013 Northwest. For more information, explore the<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/worklife\/child-care-and-caregiving\/\"> Child care and Caregiving<\/a> webpage.<\/li>\n<li>Off-site and in-home child care options for PEBB-eligible employees include backup care; priority access; tuition discounts, Sittercity membership, nanny and au pair discounts and care finding services provided by WA State Employee Assistance Program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adult-and-elder-care\"><\/span>Adult and elder care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>PEBB-eligible employees have access to several resources to help with care finding and consultation about elder care issues. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/worklife\/caring-for-adults\/adult-and-elder-care\/\">Adult and elder care<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Training-and-Education\"><\/span>Training and Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>The Washington State Tuition Exemption Program<\/strong> provides access to college courses (where space is available) at public higher education institutions across the state, including the UW. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/policies\/tuition-exemption\/\">WA State employee tuition exemption program<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional &amp; Organizational Development<\/strong> offers a wide range of training courses, workshops, and online learning for leaders and staff. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/pod\/upcoming%20offerings\/\">Upcoming Offerings<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional-Programs\"><\/span>Additional Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Auto, home, renter, and boat group insurance<\/strong> available to employees. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/insurance\/other\/discounts-auto-home-renters-insurance\/\">Discounts on auto, home, and renters insurance<\/a> webpage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UW Combined Fund Drive<\/strong>, the state\u2019s workplace giving campaign can be found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/cfd\/\">Combined Fund Drive<\/a> webpage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)<\/strong>, can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/more-ways-to-save\/loan-forgiveness-program\/\">Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program<\/a> webpage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions\"><\/span>Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>For eligibility and enrollment in Workday contact UW Benefits at 206-543-4444 or<a href=\"mailto:benefits@uw.edu\">benefits@uw.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview University of Washington offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. 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