Posted 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
The Annual Benefits Enrollment (ABE) period is September 25 - October 20, 2023. This is your annual opportunity to enroll in or make changes to most of your benefits. Changes made during ABE are effective January 1, 2024. Plan now so you are ready for the enrollment period.
**The following communication was sent to all UW Employees on 9/18/2023**
The Annual Benefits Enrollment (ABE) period is September 25 - October 20, 2023. This is your annual opportunity to enroll in or make changes to most of your benefits. Changes made during ABE are effective January 1, 2024. Plan now so you are ready for the enrollment period.
Review
- Review your current benefit enrollments in the MyUW portal. Use the View Benefits Summary Tipsheet.
- Review the ABE web page for the following information and resources:
- ABE 2024 Highlights video
- Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) Health Benefits Decision Guide
- Benefit plan comparisons
- Onsite benefit fairs and virtual benefit session schedules
Decide
- Will you enroll or make changes to your health, dental, vision, or accident insurance?
- Do you want to continue your participation in the following plans? If so, re-enrollment is required.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSAs): Health Care FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Day Care FSA
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Required if you enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
- Health Insurance Opt-Out Incentive
- Will you make changes to your Individual & Family Life Insurance? (current enrollees only)
Enroll
- Enroll in your 2024 benefits through the MyUW portal. All enrollments and changes must be completed by 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 20.
If you have questions after reviewing the ABE web page, please email hrinfo@uwlax.edu or schedule time with Jenn Wiesjahn, Benefits Specialist, using this link Open Enrollment Office Hours
