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Marriage/Partnership

UNDERSTAND

Entering into or dissolving a marriage or domestic partnership, though polar opposites emotionally, present employees with similar questions and decisions that must be made. Depending on your situation you may need to address some or all of the following:

ACT

Name and Address Change

The name change webpage describes the actions you must take when your name changes. It includes information about updating UW directory listings, emergency contact information, insurance and retirement plans, etc.

Health Insurance – Adding or removing a dependent

See the following webpages:

Life Insurance - Enrollment and adding or removing coverage or a beneficiary

Coping with Relationship Challenges

UW CareLink is the University’s employee assistance program. UW CareLink provides in person assessment and short-term confidential counseling by local professionals for any issue that causes concern including, relationships, family and parenting, finances, etc. UW CareLink is available to employees, their housemates, and dependents. This free, confidential service provides up to three counseling sessions per issue.