Annual Benefits Open Enrollment
The Annual Benefits Enrollment period is October 1-26, 2018.
You will not be able to make any changes until October 1, 2018.All elections must be submitted by October 26, 2018 by 4:30 P.M.
Changes are effective January 1, 2019.
What is Annual Benefits Enrollment?
This is the only time during the year when you are eligible to make benefit plans changes to most plans unless you have a life event (e.g. family or employment change) that allows you to change your benefits.
Changes made during this period will be effective January 1, 2019.
Important: This website will contain information about benefit opportunities and changes for 2019. For information about current UW System benefits (2018), please visit the Employee Benefits Website.
What's Changing for 2019?
Review the overall changes/updates via the PowerPoint presentation: Here
Click here for details on the health changes for 2019: https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/#changesfor2019
Click here for the 2019 Health Plan Map and Directories: http://etf.wi.gov/members/IYC2019/et-2107hpm.asp
Click here for the 2019 Premium updates: https://www.Wisconsin.edu/abe/#2019premiums
Changes allowed during ABE: https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/#changesallowedduringabe
ETF It’s Your Choice Health Decision Guide: http://etf.wi.gov/publications/19et2107.pdf
All other updates and information for 2018 can be found here: https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/
How to Enroll or Make Changes
Click here for how to enroll or make changes: https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/#howtoenrollHigh Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Enrollment Requirement:
Employees who enroll in HDHP must provide updated coverage information in the Personnel Information module on the My UW System portal. Please review annually!
Guided instructions can be found here: https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/download/portal-personal-info-module.pdf
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): You can now enroll via the My UW System self-service process for all FSA plans.
You must enroll in the Health Savings Accounts (HSA) each year if you enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). You are responsible for ensuring your eligibility for the HSA. TASC is the administrator of this plan. Note: Do not enroll directly with TASC
ALEX: Your Personalized Benefits Counselor
ALEX explains all your options in plain English, and helps you choose the plans that make the most sense for you and your family.
In an effort to make the Annual Benefits Enrollment period less stressful for current employees, UW System is introducing this new online tool for anyone who wants a better understanding of the comprehensive benefits offered at the UW System.
ALEX will ask you a series of questions to walk you through benefits offerings and suggest appropriate plans based on your answers. It is UW System’s hope that a conversation with ALEX will educate you while helping you make sound, informed decisions about benefits.
Visit him here: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/alex/
Benefits Fair
The benefits fair is a time to meet with health care providers and other insurance company representatives; It is your time to ask questions from the vendors that administer your coverage.
When: Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Where: Reeve Memorial Union Ballroom, 227 A/B
If you are unable to attend the Benefits Fair at UW Oshkosh check out the other fairs at other institutions across Wisconsin: https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/download/benefitsfairs.pdf
In-Person Informational Presentations
These presentations are held by the UW Oshkosh Human Resources Benefits Specialists. Come and hear first hand the changes that are taking place. You do not need to RSVP to attend.
Powerpoint: Here
Note: Hard copies of the presentation will not be provided
Presentation Date
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Time
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Location
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Wednesday, October 3
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7:00am – 8:30am
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Sage 1239
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Thursday, October 4
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4:00pm – 5:30pm
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Sage 3235
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Friday, October 5
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10:00am – 11:30am
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Sage 3235
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Monday, October 8
Wednesday, October 10
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11:30am – 1:00pm
1:30pm – 3:00pm
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Sage 1235
N/E 152
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Open Lab Assistance
These open lab sessions are first come first serve opportunities to gain assistance with completing the self-service online enrollment/change processes.
This is not a time to learn about the changes; this is a time to gain assistance with the changes you wish to make or ask personal questions.
You will be required to provide the following information in Self Service, so make sure to have this information handy:
- Dependent names, social security numbers, and birthdates
- Copy of health insurance card (if you have other health insurance coverage)
NOTE: The lab is open for walk-ins at any time during the lab periods. No RSVP is required. Note that you may have to wait for assistance depending on the number of individuals at the time of your arrival.
Open Lab Date | Time | Location |
Wednesday, October 17 | 8:00am – 11:00am | IDEA Lab, Polk 7 basement |
Thursday, October 18 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | IDEA Lab, Polk 7 basement |
Friday, October 19 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm | IDEA Lab, Polk 7 basement |
Tuesday, October 23 | 7:00am – 9:00am | IDEA Lab, Polk 7 basement |
Wednesday, October 24 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | IDEA Lab, Polk 7 basement |
Thursday, October 25 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | IDEA Lab, Polk 7 basement |
Deadline to enroll/make changes is Friday, October 26, 2018 by 4:30pm.
Resources
UW System ABE website: https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/
UW System ABE Resources ‘Shop’: https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/#Resources
Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) It’s Your Choice website: Coming Soon!