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Benefits Orientation Packets

If you attend an in-person benefits orientation you will receive the documents listed on this page.

Insurance Package for All Employees

Health Insurance - Employee Enrollment Guide
Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Booklet
Long Term Disability Plan Booklet

Retirement Plan Documents (Appointment-specific )

Faculty, Academic Employees, Professional Staff & Librarians: University of Washington Retirement Plan Brochure
Classified Staff (except Police): PERS Forms & Publications - including member handbooks and plan choice materials.
Police: Law Enforcement Officers & Fire Fighter (LEOFF) Retirement Plan

Optional Retirement, Health Care and Dependent Care Saving Programs for All Employees

Voluntary Investment Program (VIP) Brochure - pre-tax IRS 403(b) retirement savings plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Pretax savings account for medical expenses
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) - pre-tax savings for dependent care

Returning Forms

Unless a form specifies otherwise, return all completed forms to:

Campus mail: UW Benefits Office, Box 359556
U.S. mailing address:
Benefits Office, University of Washington, Box 359556, Seattle, WA 98195-9556

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