Employee Benefits
2027 Open Enrollment
- October 26 through November 23, 2026
- Changes effective January 1, 2027
- Changes made in Workday
- Visit the Open Enrollment Website
Benefits Quick Links
- Learn about the 2026 Voluntary Retirement Plan Changes
- Review the 2026 Changes to Long Term Care Fund, administered by WA Care Fund
- Review a variety of WSU and external resources that help you Care for Yourself and Others
Plan Details & Eligibility
- Get details on the eligibility criteria by employee type including faculty, staff, student employees, and seasonal employees
- Explore the WSU benefits package details and premiums for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, FSA, and more
- Learn about Summer Premiums for faculty and staff on academic or 9-month appointments
New Employees
Welcome to WSU! Find a summary of your PEBB benefits, upcoming enrollment deadlines, and more.
Life Changing Events
Guidance and resources to help you update your benefits when you have had a change that impacts your benefits.
Benefits Forms
While most benefit elections are made through Workday, some hard copy forms are still required for Life Insurance and Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) initial enrollments, as well as increasing Long Term Disability coverage.
Workday Resources
The following reference guides show you how to view and change your benefits in Workday:
- View your benefits in Workday
- Change your benefits when life events occur that cause a Special Open Enrollment (SOE) (e.g. marriage, birth/adoption of a new child etc.).
- Edit your dependents information in Workday
- Make changes during the Open Enrollment period every October and November
- Enroll for the first time in your benefits in Workday, for new employees and those with a job change
Retirement & Savings
Review WSU’s retirement plans, voluntary retirement savings plans, and upcoming retirement seminars.
Separating Employee Info
Learn about impacts your benefits and retirement, including COBRA resources when leaving WSU.
Wellness & You
Engage with WSU’s wellness resources and take advantage of opportunities to enhance your physical and mental health.
Additional Benefits Resources
Employee Type Information
- Benefit Implications Due to Changes in Appointment
- Nonpermanent/Seasonal Employee Benefits
- Total Compensation for WSU Faculty and Staff
Tax, ACA, & PSLF Information
- WA Long Term Care Tax Information
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- ACA, Marketplace, and 1095 Information
General Information
- Washington State Health care Authority’s Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) home page
- Download information about the Premium Assistance Under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Program (CHIP)
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