My Benefits is ETF's secure online platform to access and manage most of your benefits.
As a Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) employee you will use My Benefits to enroll in benefits within 30 days of your hire date (or eligibility date), during open enrollment, or following a qualifying life event.
You can access My Benefits from the UW’s Workday application. Once in Workday, from the Menu select Benefits and Pay.
How to Enroll and Make Changes
Go to My Benefits to securely enroll in, change, or review your insurance benefits. Mid-year changes are only permitted if you experience a qualifying life event.
Need help? Visit the My Benefits Help webpage for helpful resources, including a video tutorial and step-by-step guide.
Reach out to your benefits contact if you need additional assistance with My Benefits.
Benefits Requiring Annual Enrollment
Most of your benefits will automatically continue each year unless you make changes during open enrollment. However, some benefits require annual action during open enrollment:
- Pre-tax savings accounts: You must reenroll each year to continue participation. These accounts do not carry over automatically.
- Health insurance opt-out incentive: To continue opting out of coverage and receive the stipend, you must reapply each year.
Documentation Requirements
To add a spouse or dependents to coverage, you must provide documents to verify their eligibility. For more information, see Document Requirements for Life Events and Dependent Verification.
Deadlines and Coverage Effective Dates
Your enrollment period determines when you must submit your enrollment or benefit changes, and when your coverage will take effect.
| Enrollment Period | Submission Deadline | Coverage Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Open Enrollment | October 31, 2025 | Coverage changes are effective January 1 of the next year. |
| New Hire Enrollment | Within 30 days of your eligibility date | The first of the month on or after your hire date for Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees. University Staff can choose their Health and Uniform Dental coverage to begin on either:
Supplemental Dental (Preventive, Select, Select Plus), Vision, Accident Plan, Life Insurances, and Pre-Tax Savings Account coverage generally starts on the first of the month on or after your hire date but may vary by type of insurance. |
| Life Events | Typically within 30 days of the life event, but can vary. See the Life Events Guide for more information. | The coverage effective date is determined by the life event, refer to the Life Events Guide for more information. |