{"id":9514,"date":"2025-12-15T15:53:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T23:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/?page_id=9514"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:20:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:20:36","slug":"faculty-appointments-9-12-months","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefit summary for faculty with appointments of 9 &#8211; 12 months"},"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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#SmartHealth\" >SmartHealth<\/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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#Retirement-Plan\" >Retirement Plan<\/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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#Voluntary-Investment-Program\" >Voluntary Investment Program<\/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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#Deferred-Compensation-Program\" >Deferred Compensation Program<\/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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#Other-Benefits\" >Other Benefits<\/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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#Holidays-and-Leave\" >Holidays and 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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#Hometown-Home-Loan-Program\" >Hometown Home Loan 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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#Transportation\" >Transportation<\/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\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-26\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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-28\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/orientation\/summaries\/faculty-appointments-9-12-months\/#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<p>This document describes benefits available to faculty as defined in Chapter 21 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/policy.uw.edu\/directory\/fcg\/\">UW Faculty Code.<\/a><\/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 PEBB insurance benefits when appointed to an eligible faculty position with at least a 50 percent UW paid appointment and a duration of three or more consecutive academic quarters (spring and fall are considered consecutive for benefits purposes). Insurance benefits generally begin the first of the following month. However, if an eligible faculty appointment begins on the first business or calendar day of the month, eligibility begins on that day.<\/p>\n<p>Summer Insurance Coverage (July through September): You are eligible for continued UW employer contributions to your healthcare premiums for summer quarter as long as you worked an average of half-time or more in the preceding 9 months, worked each quarter of the instructional year, and will return to your regular, paid appointment for autumn quarter. If these requirements are not met, the employer contribution ends June 30. You can continue coverage through the summer by utilizing self-pay. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/life-events\/self-pay-continue-your-insurance\/\">Self-pay: Continue your insurance<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<p>If your 9-month appointment begins winter or spring quarter, you will not meet the conditions for employer contributions during the first summer unless you have an eligible paid summer appointment; however, continuation coverage over the summer is available through self-pay. For more information, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/life-events\/self-pay-continue-your-insurance\/\">Self-pay: Continue your 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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/insurance\/health\/compare-plans\/\">Compare Health Plans<\/a>\u00a0webpages.<\/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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/insurance\/health\/plans\/dental\/\">Dental Plans<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/insurance\/health\/plans\/vision\/\">Vision Plans<\/a>\u00a0webpage.<\/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>\u00a0webpage.<\/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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/insurance\/other\/life-insurance-accidental-death-dismemberment\/\">Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance<\/a>\u00a0webpage.<\/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\u00a0<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>\u00a0webpage.<\/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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/more-ways-to-save\/limited-purpose-fsa\/\">Limited Purpose FSA<\/a>\u00a0webpage.<\/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\"><\/span>SmartHealth<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-Plan\"><\/span>Retirement Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Faculty with appointments of at least 50 percent UW paid appointment for six or more consecutive months are eligible for participation in retirement. Newly eligible faculty are offered a onetime choice between the UW Retirement Plan (UWRP) and Teachers\u2019 Retirement System (TRS) Plan 3. UWRP is a Defined Contribution (DC) Plan under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 403(b). Employee contributions are tax deferred, and the UW matches 100% of those contributions.<\/p>\n<p>Contribution levels are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5% of regular earnings: Under age 35<\/li>\n<li>7.5% of regular earnings: Age 35 and over<\/li>\n<li>10% of regular earnings: Age 50 and over<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TRS 3 is a hybrid &#8220;defined benefit&#8221; (DB) and DC retirement plans under IRC Section 401(a). For more information, explore the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/benefits\/retirement-plans\/\">Retirement Plans<\/a>\u00a0webpage.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voluntary-Investment-Program\"><\/span>Voluntary Investment Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\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<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deferred-Compensation-Program\"><\/span>Deferred Compensation Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\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=\"Other-Benefits\"><\/span>Other Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holidays-and-Leave\"><\/span>Holidays and Leave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The UW observes 11 paid holidays per calendar year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Faculty members are eligible to receive up to 90 days of paid sick leave per academic year.<\/li>\n<li>Twelve-month faculty appointees are paid for 11 months\u2019 service over a 12-month period. One month is available for vacation use during this time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Full details about faculty leave policies can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/time-absence\/academic-personnel-leaves\/\">Academic personnel leaves.<\/a><\/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=\"Hometown-Home-Loan-Program\"><\/span>Hometown Home Loan Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Save on loan fees, inspections, and appraisal fees. Pre-qualify and apply on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homestreet.com\/UW\">University of Washington Affinity Program Benefits<\/a> webpage .<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span>Transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The U-PASS provides you with a variety of low-cost transportation options in the greater Puget Sound area\u2014from buses, commuter train service and light rail, to vanpooling and discounted impromptu carpooling. For more information, explore the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.washington.edu\/facilities\/transportation\/employee-u-pass\"> U-PASS<\/a> webpage.<\/li>\n<li>Commute Options \u2013 get free personalized support to help you find a commute that best fits your needs\u00a0at <a href=\"https:\/\/transportation.uw.edu\/\">UW Transportation Services.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"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 or visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/eap.wa.gov\/\">WA EAP<\/a> website for more information.<\/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. 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<\/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>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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