Category: Payroll & Benefits
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Special EAP Webinar: Building Resilience – Navigating the Anxiety and Stress of COVID-19
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We are in the midst of unprecedented times when we’re continually reminder of the global threat of COVID-19 This continuous news cycle can cause anxiety and worry about what will happen to our family, our community, our workplace. We may feel a lack of control or helpless in the face of the unknown and the…
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Benefits Resources during COVID-19
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Many UW System employees and their families are working through change to their daily routines due to COVID-19. Watch these brief videos to help you understand why this change is necessary: This 90 second video explains the curve of the healthcare system and how you may contribute to flattening it out simply by doing your…
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State Group Life Insurance Annual Premium Update
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Each year, State Group Life Insurance premiums are updated on April 1. For University Staff and Academic Staff non-exempt employees (paid bi-weekly), the premium update will be reflected on the April 9, 2020 paycheck. For Faculty/Academic Staff/Limited Appointees (paid monthly), the premium update will be reflected on the April 1, 2020 paycheck. Current enrollees in…
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New W-4 Form Designed to Better Estimate Accurate Tax Withholding
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In December 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a new Form W-4 designed to help employees better estimate accurate tax withholding throughout the year. Too little tax withheld can result in a tax bill when taxes are filed. Too much tax withheld means you will receive a tax refund, and your money will not…
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Using Telemedicine For Medical Care When You Need It Fast
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Would you like the ability to seek basic medical care from the comfort of your own home? If so, the telemedicine services in the State Group Health Insurance Program may allow you to do so. Take these steps to get you started: Watch the Get Medical Care When You Need It Fast video to help…
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State Health Benefits and COVID-19
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The following information is for individuals who participate in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is working with state health officials and health plans participating in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program to ensure you receive the care you and/or your covered dependents need…
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Summer Prepay Insurance Premium Deductions
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Summer prepay insurance premiums deductions will be deducted from spring paychecks along with regular monthly insurance premium deductions for the following employee groups. Academic (9-month) employees who will return to UW employment in the fall of 2020 will have April 1, May 1 and June 1 deductions. Academic (9-month) employees with a summer service/summer session…
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Student employee hours limit changes to 40 hours March 15 – 21
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Just a reminder that the student employee hours limit will change to 40 hours per week for the week of March 15 to 21, 2020. The hours limit is in place to make sure we are in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The 25 hours per week limit will resume March 22,…