Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu or call 262-5650. For more information, visit Payroll and Benefits Services.
Annual Benefit Statements Part 1: The University Staff Benefits Statement
What is the University Staff Benefits Statement?
The statement is an overview of all benefit plans in which you are enrolled, your coverage level and the projected annual costs paid by you and the university.
Who issues the statement?
The document is produced by the Madison Office of Human Resources (OHR).
How and when can I access my statement?
Your statement will be available in your MyUW account in late April. Once in your account, open the Work Record tab. Scroll to the section titled University Staff Benefits Statement. Enter Payroll Year 2009 and click Submit. Then click on the red link “2009 Annual Staff Benefits Statement” to open your statement.
If you receive a hard-copy earnings statement, your statement will be mailed to your campus address.
Who receives the statement?
Statements are produced for active university employees covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System. A statement is not generated for employees on unpaid leave of absence.
Limited-term employees and graduate assistants do not receive this statement.
What information is in the statement?
The statement lists the benefit and insurance plans you carry through your employment at the university. Premium projections for the full year are based on coverage in effect on April 1.
If you are not enrolled in a specific benefit plan, the word “none” will appear in the coverage column. This will also occur if you did not have a deduction taken for an insurance program at the time the information is extracted (March payrolls), or if you pay your benefit premiums by personal check.
What information is not in the statement?
Deductions such as parking, union dues, SECC contributions, etc., are not reflected on the statement.
Why should I read my statement?
You should review your statement thoroughly for accuracy of information. The sooner you report an error, the greater the chance that it can be successfully corrected.
How do I report inaccurate information?
Please contact the Office of Human Resources using the e-mail address/phone number listed in the top left corner of the statement.
Where can I find a more thorough explanation of the specific information in the statement?
Click on the red link “Understanding Your Staff Benefits Statement” located in the same section of your My UW account as the statement.
Does this statement list my current Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) account balance?
No. The University Staff Benefits Statement only includes the projected amount the university will contribute to your WRS account in 2009.
The Department of Employee Trust Funds produces a separate annual statement showing your WRS information, such as your account balance, high year salaries, creditable service, etc. This statement is also provided to employees every spring. Details will be covered in the next Employee Matters article, “Annual Benefit Statements Part 2: The Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Annual Statement of Benefits.”
What if I want information?
Visit The Office of Human Resources or e-mail Payroll and Benefits Services.