CSAC NEWS
October 2013
Editors: Shelley Auer/Danielle Beschta
It is a great time to be a classified staff member at UWSP. We are the group of employees who will help shape the
future of classified staff at UWSP!
While full implementation of the UPS system has been delayed until July 1, 2015, the Board of Regents authorized
full governance rights to classified staff at the September 6, 2013 meeting. What does this mean, you might ask.
It means we have the opportunity to get involved on campus and make an impact! More so than any time in the
past.
As we continue to evolve from an advisory council to a fully-participating governance body, perhaps it’s time to
start the change with a new name. One suggestion is to change from Classified Staff Advisory Council to Classified
Staff Council (until UPS is implemented in 2015). It’s a small change, but significant in getting campus to
understand we are equal partners in campus-wide policies. What do you think? Please send your comments to
classified.staff.advisory.council@uwsp.edu. (yes, we will need to change our mailbox name too!)
With governance comes responsibility. Decisions cannot be made unless staff are willing to serve on committees
and get involved. As co-chairs, we are working with Faculty Senate, Personnel and other campus groups to
incorporate classified staff into the governance process. We’re not there yet, but get closer with each meeting we
attend!
Throughout the coming months, we will be communicating with you through a variety of ways (website, e-mail
and in print) on the progress we are making. We will include information on opportunities for professional
development, campus committee work and updating you on the progress of not only governance, but also
continued work on the UPS system and how it will change our work lives. There will be many opportunities for
you to get involved and I hope you say YES when asked to do so.
Please check-out the website at http://www.uwsp.edu/csac/Pages/default.aspx for the complete governance
executive summary, copies of meeting minutes and especially the ‘resources’ link. It includes information on the
Discretionary Merit Compensation (DMC) process, the UPS system, classified grant applications, and much more.
The newly redesigned Human Resources page at http://www.uwsp.edu/hr/Pages/default.aspx includes links to
the ‘My UW System’, vacancy notices, benefits and much more.
On behalf of the committee, thank you for allowing us to represent YOU on our council. It is going to be a busy,
but exciting year!
Libby Raymond and Paulette Rogers
CSAC Co-Chairs, 2013-2014
Personnel on the Move
New Employees Welcome! (Permanent & Project)
Corinna Neeb, Environmental Health & Safety;
Rita Johnson, Health Services;
Jeff Brogan, Parking Services;
Laura Bravick-Felch, Point Card Office;
Melanie Schultz, Accounts Receivable;
Troy Espe, Academic Success;
Melissa Bailey, Academic Success;
Mary Jo Oliver, Continuing Ed;
Kimberly Graun, Purchasing;
Leah Rose, Enrollment Management;
Tiffany Firkus, Enrollment Management;
Chris Walkoe, University Dining Services;
Lisa Schulist, Academic Custodial;
Todd Stoltz, Academic Custodial;
Christina Streiff, Academic Success;
Joy Grimes, Print & Design
Transfers/Promotions
Troy Brey, Residential Living Custodial;
Laurie Simonis, International Programs;
Jim Adamski, Facility Services;
Leah Raczek, Student Rights & Responsibilities;
Robin Havlovick, Parking Services;
Stephanie Pope, Budget
Enjoy Retirement!
Cheryl Wachowiak, Student Rights & Responsibilities;
Joe Hencik, Purchasing;
Lois Laux, Facility Services;
Phil Gilbert, Facility Services;
Sharon Combel, Parking Services;
Al Casas, Academic Custodial;
Cheryl Reed, Payment Services
Good News
Kim Zorn’s daughter, Angela, is expecting her second
child in April or May. The family, who resides in
California, is hoping for a little boy as they have a
little girl who is 15 months.
Tammy Naczek welcomed a second granddaughter,
Callie Veronica, born September 25th. She weighed
eight pounds and three ounces and joins sister Ellyn
who is four.
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Department
News
The Budget Office is pleased to announce that
Stephanie Pope has accepted the Budget and Policy
Analyst position and her first day will be October
21st. Stephanie’s primary responsibilities will be
working with Auxiliary units in the Student Affairs
division, helping them both with annual budgeting
and long term planning. The office is excited to have
her join their team!
As a reminder in January 2012, Multicultural Affairs
changed its name to Diversity and College Access.
The Personnel Services Office has changed its name
to Human Resources. All departments should
update their internal systems and documents to
reflect the name change.
In order to provide efficient services to the campus
community, the University Centers took over
responsibilities for campus wide reservations
effective August 19, 2013. The Centers Reservations
Office has been renamed Campus Reservations and
the primary phone number is 715-346-4421. The
email address for the Campus Reservations Office is
Campus.Reservations@uwsp.edu. Danielle Beschta
of the Conference and Reservations Office joined the
University Centers team and is the primary contact
for non-University Centers buildings reservations.
Joyce Roth in Registration and Records will continue
to be the contact for academic classes and exam
spaces. As we move forward to develop the Campus
Reservations Office, the staff will be looking at ways
to improve service and to better utilize the EMS
scheduling software features more fully. The
Summer Conference program coordination and
administration will be handled by Dining and
Summer Conferences. Marshall Lee and his staff will
be responsible for the Summer Conference Program.
From the University Personnel Development Committee:
Don’t forget: Classified Staff have grant opportunities available! Deadlines for development grant applications are
Friday, February 14, 2014 or Friday, March 28, 2014. However there are also small grant opportunities
available. For more information, check out the ORSP website at:
http://www.uwsp.edu/acadaff/orsp/Pages/default.aspx
DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
ONE (1) copy of your proposal should be submitted to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Room 208
Main, no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, February 14, 2014 or Friday, March 28, 2014.
SMALL GRANTS
Classified Staff may apply for small grants at any time during the academic year until May 1. Activities eligible for
this category must cost $500 or less, and they require at least a $100 match from the applicant's unit. Requests
for more than that amount should be submitted at one of the three regularly scheduled deadlines.
Classified Staff Advisory Council
2013-2014
The Classified Staff Advisory Council (CSAC) membership for 2013-2014 includes:
• Connie Anderson – Counseling Center
• Shelley Auer – University Store
• Danielle Beschta – Campus Reservations
• Jay Christianson – Information Technology
• Renee Copes – Point Card Office
• Pat Kleman – College of Letters and Science Dean’s Office
• Tammy Larson – Facility Services
• Harley Martin – Residential Living
• Libby Raymond – Academic Affairs
• Paulette Rogers – Academic Affairs
• Alvin Schuller – Facility Services
• Heidi Wallner – Purchasing
University of Wisconsin System
Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) Period
October 7
7—
—November 1, 2013
Your needs. Your benefits.
The Time Is Now. Enroll, Make Changes…It’s the Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE)
Period for 2014!
The Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) period is October 7, 2013 - November 1, 2013. This is your annual opportunity
to enroll in and make changes to your benefits. This is the only time during the year when you are able to make
changes to your benefits unless you have an eligible family (e.g. marriage, birth, divorce...) or employment change.
All changes made during this period take effect on January 1, 2014.
How do I know if I need to do anything during the Annual Benefit Enrollment
(ABE) Period?
If you do nothing, almost all of the benefits you have now will continue in 2014. However, you must re-enroll in
Employee Reimbursement Account (ERA) program every year. Health plans may make changes to their provider
networks so you should confirm your doctors are still available under your health plan in 2014.
If you answer “YES” to any of the questions below, you may
want to consider taking action during the ABE period.
See more information on:
Benefit Changes Allowed
P. 2
Do you have the State Group Health insurance and does your
health plan provide coverage for routine dental care?
 All health plans, except the Standard Plan and SMP, will offer
the same level of dental coverage in 2014. This may increase or
reduce your coverage for routine dental services.
Ways to Enroll
P. 2
State Group Health Insurance
P. 3
Dental and Vision Insurance
P. 5
Do you typically have more than $100 in out-of-pocket
medical, prescription, dental, or vision costs?
 You may be able to save money by enrolling in an Employee
Reimbursement Account (ERA) - Health Care FSA.
Employee Reimbursement Acct.
P. 6
Individual & Family Life Ins.
P. 6
Wisconsin Retirement System
P. 7
Supplemental Retirement Plans
P. 7
2014 Monthly Premiums
P. 8
Do you have any child or adult daycare expenses?
 You may be able to save money by enrolling in an Employee
Reimbursement Account (ERA) - Dependent Day Care FSA.
Uniform Dental Benefits (under SGH) P. 4
Are you anticipating any high cost dental procedures in 2014?
 You may want to enroll in EPIC Benefits+ and/or an Employee
Reimbursement Account (ERA) - Health Care FSA.
Do you wear contacts or glasses?
 You may want to enroll in VSP and/or an Employee Reimbursement
Account (ERA) - Health Care FSA.
Do you have Individual & Family Life Insurance?
 You can increase your coverage level. Maximum coverage levels
increasing for 2014!
Your feedback is important!
Please take a few minutes
to take the
ABE Survey. Your
suggestions will help
improve next year’s
process. Click here to start
the survey.
Do you want to add any family members to your benefits?
 You can add eligible family members to your existing State Group Health, VSP and EPIC Benefits+
coverage.
How Do I Know What Benefits I Have?
Go to the Benefit Information Box in the MyUW portal, Click the “View Benefits Summary Detail” link to
see your current benefit enrollments. Coverage levels for State Group Life, UW Employees Inc, UIA and
ICI are not displayed correctly in the Benefits Summary. You may contact your benefits office to confirm
your coverage levels.
Don't miss your chance to enroll in or make changes to your benefits for 2014!
Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) Website: www.uwsa.edu/abe
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Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) Period: October 7 - November 1
Benefit Changes/How to Enroll
Open
Enrollment
Change
Plan
Cancel
Coverage
Add
Dependents*
Remove
Dependents*
State Group Health
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dental Wisconsin
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
VSP Vision
Yes
NA
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes - Special
Enrollment
Add/remove
vision insurance
only
Yes
Yes
Yes
Plan
EPIC Benefits+
Employee
Reimbursement Account
(ERA)
Individual & Family Life
Insurance
Yes
No
Must re-enroll every year
Increase
coverage only if
currently
enrolled
Yes - can cancel
at any time
No
Yes - at any time
* See the Overview of Eligible Dependents to see who you Paper Application Enrollment: In the future, all UW
can cover on your plans.
institutions will use eBenefits for the ABE period.
However, the following institutions will continue to use
The following plans allow you to enroll, change, or cancel paper applications this year: UW-Colleges, Madison
coverage at any time:
(except DoIT employees), Milwaukee, Parkside, Platteville,
 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Stevens Point, Stout and Whitewater. All paper
 Tax - Sheltered Annuity (TSA) Program
applications are available online and must be submitted to
 Wisconsin Deferred
your local benefits office.
Compensation (WDC)
Want more information?
 Long-term Care Insurance
Employee Reimbursement Account
(ERA) Enrollment (all employees): You
Annual Benefit Enrollment
website:
There is no opportunity to make
can enroll in ERA online at
www.uwsa.edu/abe
changes to the following plans
www.wageworks.com until 10:59 p.m.
during the ABE period:
CST on November 1, 2013. You may call
This brochure is available at:
 State Group Life Insurance
WageWorks Customer Care toll-free at 1www.uwsa.edu/abe/brochure.pdf
 UW Employees Inc Life
855-428-0446, Monday -Friday 7 a.m.-7
Insurance
p.m. CST for enrollment assistance. You
 Income Continuation Insurance
must re-enroll in the program every year!
Ways to Enroll
The method you use to enroll in benefit plans varies by
institution.
Electronic Enrollment: eBenefits is available for
employees of UW-Eau Claire, Extension, Green Bay,
La Crosse, Madison DoIT, Oshkosh, River Falls, Superior,
and System Administration. Starting on October 7th, go to
the myUW System portal (Benefit Information Box) to
make your benefit elections online. See the eBenefits
Quick Start Guide to learn more about eBenefits.
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All elections made during the ABE period must be
submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1,
2013 (see above for ERA deadline).
Need more information?
Visit the ABE How to Enroll
webpage for detailed
enrollment options for your
institution —
www.uwsa.edu/abe/enroll/.
Online benefits enrollment is
available at many UW
institutions!
Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) Period: October 7 - November 1
State Group Health Insurance
State Group Health Tools
State Group Health Insurance

Remember:
It’s Your Choice 2014 Decision Guide
 It’s Your Choice 2014 Reference Guide
Plans may expand or reduce their network annually and access
to providers can change.
 Health Plans by County
 Be sure to verify that your current providers will still be available
 2014 Prescription Information
to you in 2014!
 Your current health plan provider will send you a letter in early
October alerting you to changes for 2014, including a list of
Other things to consider ...
providers that will no longer be available.
 See the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Fund’s
 The Federal Health Insurance
summary of important plan changes to view information about
Marketplace is now open. Read
changes to health insurance benefits, provider networks and
more about the Marketplace and
dental benefits.

how it affects you.
Important Benefit Changes

Be aware of dental changes under all health plans that offer
routine dental benefits. In 2014, all of these health plans will
offer the same dental benefits. Details on next page!

If you complete your health plan’s Health Risk Assessments
(HRAs) and biometric screening, you will be eligible to receive
$150 from your health plan. Your adult dependents are also
eligible for a $150 incentive. Contact the health plan or visit
wellwisconsin.wi.gov for more information on wellness benefits.
HRAs help you understand and improve your health!

It is strongly recommended that
you select a Primary Care Physician
(PCP) for you and your dependents.
Plans that require a PCP in 2014
are GHC-SC, Humana Eastern &
Western, Physicians Plus and UnityUW Health & Community.

See a summary of out-of-pocket
health insurance costs for 2014.
2014 Health Plan Changes
Health Plan
What’s New in 2014?
Action Needed During ABE
If you are currently enrolled in this plan, you MUST select a new plan during
ABE as your health plan for 2014. If you fail to elect a new plan, you will be
moved to the Standard Plan, which is the most expensive plan offered.
May enroll for plan in Brown, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto,
Outagamie, Sheboygan and Menominee Counties.
Anthem Blue Northwest
Plan will no longer be
available
Dean Prevea 360
New plan
UnitedHealthCare –
Northeast and United
HealthCare – Southeast
Merging into one plan
If you are currently enrolled in either plan and you want to keep UnitedHealth
Care for 2014, you do not need to do anything.
WEA Trust PPO –
Northwest
Offering two distinct
provider networks –
the Chippewa Valley or
the Mayo Health
System
Current and new members must select one of the provider networks during
the ABE period. If a network is not selected, the member’s previous medical
services will determine their network for 2014 (all family members will be
placed in the same network). The employee may change networks once per
calendar year.
WEA Trust PPO South Central
New plan
May enroll for plan in Dane County.
DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is correct and current. However,
the terms and conditions of UW benefit programs are established by state and federal laws and regulations,
the relevant contracts, and the policies of the Board of Regents. These sources of authority have control over
the information to the extent there are any differences or conflicts.
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Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) Period: October 7 - November 1
Uniform Dental Benefits (under SGH)
Uniform Dental Benefits Under State Group Health Insurance Plans
To ensure that all members receive the same level of dental coverage through their health insurance, health plans
(except the Standard Plan and SMP) will offer the same dental level of coverage in 2014. This is called Uniform
Dental Benefits. Your health plan still decides if you need to see certain dentists (in-network) to receive benefits.
The Uniform Dental Benefit is included in your health insurance coverage at no additional cost to you. It is intended
to provide coverage for diagnostic, preventive, and basic restorative services (such as fillings). It does not include
coverage for major dental services, such as crowns, root canals or implants.
To find out the impact on the dental coverage currently offered by your health plan, see the Uniform Dental
Certificate of Coverage on page 123 of the It’s Your Choice 2014 Reference Guide. For more information on Uniform
Dental Benefits, see Frequently Asked Questions 2 through 7 beginning on Page 9 of the It’s Your Choice 2014
Decision Guide.
Summary of Uniform Dental Benefits
Deductible
Annual Benefit Maximum (per person)
In-Network Provider
Designated Out-ofNetwork Provider*
$0
$0
$1,000
$1,000
Covered Services Include:
(Examples)
Diagnostic/
Preventive
100%
75%
Routine Evaluations
X-rays
Fluoride Treatment
Restorative
100%
50%
Fillings
Periodontal
80%
50%
Periodontal Maintenance Only
Adjunctive Services
80%
50%
Local Anesthesia
50%
(Children only)
50%
(Children only)
$1,500
$1,500
Orthodontia
Ortho Lifetime
Maximum
NOTE: Coverage provided by Uniform Dental Benefits is a decrease in coverage for the following health plans: Gundersen
Lutheran, Health Tradition, Humana and WEA Trust plans.
Experience a family status change? Update your benefits and beneficiary designations.
When a life-changing event occurs you typically have 30 days to make mid-year benefit coverage
changes. Generally the following family status events qualify: marriage or divorce ● begin or end
domestic partnership ● birth or adoption of a child ● death of a dependent ● loss of other group
coverage ● loss of dependent eligibility.
Benefit applications and beneficiary designations are available on the UW System forms page.
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Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) Period: October 7 - November 1
Dental and Vision Insurance Options
If you have State Group Health Insurance , your plan (except the Standard Plan and SMP) provides coverage for an
annual vision exam and routine dental coverage. This coverage may meet your needs. However, if you want additional
vision and/or dental insurance, you have some choices. VSP Vision Insurance is offering an open enrollment and EPIC
Benefits+ is offering a special enrollment. These are optional, employee-pay-all benefit plans.
Changes for 2014
VSP Vision Insurance
VSP Vision Insurance provides coverage for:
 Annual vision exam
 Eyeglass lenses every calendar year and eyeglass frames once every other year
 Contact lenses every year instead of eyeglasses or eyeglass lenses
 Also offers discounts on laser vision correction
See the VSP brochure for more details. You may enroll, add/remove dependents or
cancel coverage for 2014.
EPIC Benefits+
Contact lens allowance
increasing to $130 from $105
(in-network only).
New KidsCare program added.
Premiums will increase for
2014.
Changes for 2014
EPIC Benefits+ provides coverage for:
 Major dental services
 Hospital/Surgical benefit
 Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit.
 Vision discount program through Davis Vision.
 OR you may choose to add EPIC Benefits+ with vision, which provides you
with vision insurance at an additional cost.
See the EPIC Benefits+ Special Enrollment brochure for more details. You may enroll,
add/remove dependents, add/remove vision insurance* or cancel coverage for 2014.
EPIC Benefits+ is offering a special enrollment. If you enroll during the special
enrollment, your maximum annual benefit will be limited during the first two years
of coverage per the following:
Annual Dental Benefit Maximum
• 2014 - $750 • 2015 - $1,000 • 2016 - $1,500 (full benefit)
Current members: The annual
benefit maximum for dental
benefits will increase to $1500
from $1000 per member.
You may enroll in the vision
insurance if you’ve never been
enrolled in it in the past.
Premiums are not increasing
in 2014.
*If you cancel the vision insurance, you may not be able to re-enroll in the vision
insurance in the future.
Cancelling Coverage for 2014
To cancel VSP, Dental Wisconsin or EPIC Benefits+ for 2014, submit an application to your local benefits office no later
than 4:30pm on Friday, November 29th, 2013. If you use eBenefits, you can cancel VSP, Dental Wisconsin and EPIC
Benefits+ online through November 1st but must use a paper application after November 1st.
Important Dental and Vision Information



Once you enroll in VSP or EPIC Benefits+ plan for 2014, you must remain enrolled for all of 2014.
Compare dental plans* side-by-side.
Compare vision plans side-by-side.
NOTE: The dental benefits offered by your health plan may be changing for 2014.
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Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) Period: October 7 - November 1
Employee Reimbursement Account (ERA)
Health Care and Dependent Day Care FSA
Employee Reimbursement Account (ERA)
Program
WageWorks Visa® Card
If you have a WageWorks Visa® Card, your 2014 election
The ERA program is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that will be loaded on your card – you will not receive a new
card for 2014. Any remaining 2013 balance will be carried
allows you to set up an account to pre-fund your
over on your card and will be available for use until March
anticipated, eligible medical and dependent care
15, 2014. New enrollees will receive a WageWorks Card
expenses. You decide how much to set aside and that
for 2014.
amount is deducted from each paycheck before Federal,
State and FICA taxes are calculated so you save money on
How to Enroll
taxes.
Enroll online at: www.wageworks.com. If you have
trouble enrolling online, call the Enrollment Help Line at 1All benefit-eligible employees may participate in the ERA
program except LTEs, Fellows, Scholars, Graduate Interns/ 855-428-0446.
Trainees, or Post-Doctoral Fellows/Trainees.
Contribution Minimums & Maximums
A Health Care FSA is used to pay for eligible medical
expenses that aren’t covered by your insurance. These
expenses can be incurred by you, your spouse (including
same-sex spouse) and your qualifying child or relative.
Health Care FSA Contribution Limits
 Minimum $100
 Maximum $2,500
Dependent Day Care FSA Contribution Limits
 Minimum $100
 Maximum $2,500 - $5,000 (varies by tax
filing status)
A Dependent Day Care FSA is used to pay for eligible
dependent care expenses such as after school care, babysitting fees, adult or child daycare and preschool. Eligible
dependents include your qualifying child, spouse
(including same-sex spouse) and/or relative.
ERA Tools
Think Before You Ink!
Use the WageWorks calculators to determine your annual
expenses and tax savings.
Your election is irreversible after the plan year has started,
unless you have a qualifying Change in Status event. You
have from January 1, 2014 - March 15, 2015, to incur
expenses for the 2014 plan year and until April 15, 2015,
to submit your claims. Any unused amounts will be
forfeited and cannot be returned to you.
Read more about ERA in the 2014 Brochure.
Download the WageWorks EZ Receipts™
mobile app. Access your accounts and
submit claims from your phone!
Deadline to Submit 2013 Claims
If you are enrolled in ERA for 2013, you have until March
15, 2014 to incur expenses and until April 15, 2014 to
submit your receipts to WageWorks.
Important Reminders
 The Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) period begins October 7, 2013. You have until
November 1, 2013, to submit your paper applications to your local benefits office or
make your selections using eBenefits.
 Visit www.uwsa.edu/abe for ABE information.
 Attend your institution’s benefits fair! See a list of all benefits fairs in the state.
 Contact your local benefits office if you have questions or need assistance.
 Remember to take the ABE survey. Click here to start the survey.
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Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) Period: October 7 - November 1
Saving for Retirement and Individual & Family Life
Saving for Retirement
Individual and Family Life Insurance
As a UW System employee, you have several options to help
you prepare for retirement. The Wisconsin Retirement
System (with limited exceptions) covers Faculty, Academic
Staff, Limited and Classified Permanent and Project
employees. Most employees (except those who receive
stipends) may also participate in the UW Tax-Sheltered
Annuity (TSA) and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC)
programs.
The Annual Increase Option (AIO) allows employees that
have coverage effective on or before October 1, 2013 to
increase their current coverage for 2014. The AIO period
is the same time as the ABE period.
New Maximum Coverage Levels Available!
Employee Coverage: new max = $300,000
Spouse/DP Coverage: new max = $150,000
Child(ren) Coverage: new max = $25,000
The Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) –
2014 Contribution Rates
During the AIO period, you may elect to increase
coverage by the following amounts:
The WRS employee contribution rate for 2014 will increase
 Employee: $5,000; $10,000; $15,000 or $20,000
from 6.65% to 7% for all employees except those covered
by the Executive WRS category. This change will occur on
 Spouse/Domestic Partner: $5,000 or $10,000
your first check payable in 2014. See the UWSA website for  Child(ren): $2,500
details.
Spouse/Domestic Partner or Child coverage cannot
exceed your total coverage. If you have Child coverage,
Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans:
Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Wisconsin new dependent children are covered automatically.
Deferred Compensation 457 Programs
Both the Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) and Wisconsin
Deferred Compensation (WDC) program allow you to save
money for retirement. Both programs are voluntary and
there is no employer contribution. You may contribute to
both plans and you may contribute on both a pre-tax and
post-tax (Roth) basis.
You can begin participating in either plan at any time. You
can also change your contribution and investments at any
time.
See the chart below for more information.
Resources




New Plan Certificate (effective 1-1-2014)
AIO Form - submit to increase coverage*
Application - submit to decrease or cancel coverage*
Premium Calculator - see your current coverage and
determine your premium for 2014
 Beneficiary Designation - don’t forget to name/
update your beneficiary(ies)!
*You may increase, decrease or cancel coverage via
eBenefits (if applicable) during the AIO period. You may
also decrease or cancel coverage any time during the
year using a paper application.
TSA
WDC
TSA Website
WDC Website
Minimum
Contribution
$8 (bi-weekly) or $20
(monthly) per pay period
No minimum monthly contribution
Annual Fee
Low annual fee of $12.00
$0-$66 depending on the value of
your account
More Info
2013
Contribution
Maximums
7
Under age 50 - up to $17,500 annually
Age 50 or over - up to $23,000 annually
*You may contribute the maximum
to both plans. If you have more
than 15 years of service with the
UW or are within a few years of
retirement, you may be able to
contribute more than the
maximums listed. Contact your
benefits office for details. The 2014
maximums will be released later
this year.
Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) Period: October 7 - November 1
2014 Monthly Employee Premiums
Employees covered
by WRS
UW System State Group Health Monthly
Employee Premiums for 2014*
Tier 1 (all plans not listed in Tier 3)
Non-WRS Employees covered by
Graduate Assistant/
Short Term Academic
Single
Family
Single
Family
$88.00
$219.00
$44.00
$109.50
Tier 2 (Standard Plan – required to work
$129.00
$324.00
$64.50
$162.00
out of state)
Tier 3 (Standard Plan,
$239.00
$596.00
$119.50
$298.50
WPS Metro Choice SE)
*Premiums listed do not apply to those who are required to pay less than half-time rates or pay the total premium.
Dental and Vision Monthly
Premiums for 2014
Employee
Employee +
Spouse/DP
Employee +
Child(ren)*
Family
EPIC Benefits+ Without Vision
$19.77
$39.54
$39.54*
$59.31
EPIC Benefits+ With Vision
$24.02
$47.04
$47.04*
$70.34
Dental WI Select
$20.52
$42.19
$48.68
$71.59
Dental WI PPO
$28.32
$59.96
$67.04
$101.34
VSP
$6.35
$12.70
$14.30
$22.85
*EPIC Benefits+ coverage is “Employee + Child”
How much have my premiums increased from 2013 to 2014?
Employees covered
by WRS
State Group Health Monthly Employee
Premium Increase for 2014*
Tier 1 (all plans not listed in Tier 3)
Tier 2 (Standard Plan – required to work
out of state)
Tier 3 (Standard Plan,
WPS Metro Choice SE)
Non-WRS Employees covered by
Graduate Assistant/
Short Term Academic
Single
Family
Single
Family
+ $3.00
+ $8.00
+ $1.50
+ $4.00
+ $5.00
+ $12.00
+ $2.50
+ $6.00
+ $9.00
+ $21.00
+ $4.50
+ $10.50
*Premium increases listed do not apply to those who are required to pay less than half-time rates or total cost.
Monthly Premium Increase
for 2014
Employee
Employee +
Spouse/DP
Employee +
Child(ren)
Family
VSP
+ $1.11
+ $2.21
+ $3.07
+ $4.92
NOTE: EPIC Benefits+ and Dental Wisconsin premiums have not increased for 2014.
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Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) Period: October 7 - November 1