Questions: benefits@uwm.edu
Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee! We are pleased you have chosen to join a dynamic and innovative group of employees whose contributions are vital to the success of public higher education in Wisconsin.
As an employee at UW-Milwaukee, your benefits are an important part of your total compensation package. UW offers a variety of benefits plans which have a 30 day enrollment window. Your attendance at the benefits review is critical to ensure you have an understanding of the comprehensive benefits package. The session includes:
- An Overview of Your Extensive UW Benefits Package
- Understanding Your Payroll
- Tutorial on how to Enroll in Benefits
- Questions & Answers Opportunity with a Benefits Expert
- Campus Safety Overview
Benefits Reviews
Date | Time | Location | Audience | Register |
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April 4, 2024 | 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. | Engelmann Hall, Room 105 (Map) | Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, University Staff | Register |
May 2, 2024 | 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. | Engelmann Hall, Room 105 (Map) | Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, University Staff | Register |
May 30, 2024 | 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. | Engelmann Hall, Room 105 (Map) | Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, University Staff | Register |
June 26, 2024 | 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. | Engelmann Hall, Room 105 (Map) | Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, University Staff | Register |
July 16, 2024 | 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. | Engelmann Hall, Room 105 (Map) | Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, University Staff | Register |
Benefits Summaries
Please review the Benefits Summary for your employment category, and the How To Self Enroll instructions, prior to joining a benefits review session.
- 2024 Benefits Summary for Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees
- 2024 Benefits Summary for University Staff
- 2024 Benefits Summary for Graduate Assistants, Employees-in-Training, Fellows, Scholars and Short-Term Academic Staff Employees
- How To Self Enroll Using the MyUW Portal (for all employment categories)
Please Note: If your appointment is not entered in HRS, you will not be able to utilize self service until entered. Please contact your Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) if your appointment is not in HRS.
New Employee Benefits Review Presentations
Video Recordings of Benefits Reviews
2024 Benefits Walk-in Sessions
Benefits walk-in sessions allow you to speak directly with a benefits specialist to ask questions and receive assistance. No registration is required, newly hired employees may show up at any time during the session hours.
💻 Please bring your laptop computer to the walk-in session if possible.
Session | Date | Time | Location | Audience |
It’s Your Choice Decision Guide
The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) publishes the booklet below that provides information about health benefits, health plans, and costs.
It’s Your Choice 2024 Decision Guide
Questions: benefits@uwm.edu