Employee Benefits
Fellows, Employees-in-training, and Similar Titles
Members of this group are graduate and post-graduate appointees who work independently or with minimal supervision as a part of professional training. You receive a stipend or award rather than a salary. Your stipend may be subject to income taxes. Though you are technically not a UW employee, you may be eligible for some benefits.
To be eligible for benefits, you must must be appointed for at least one semester (6 months for year-round positions), and for at least 33% of full-time. Eligible job titles include: Research Assistant, Fellow, Advanced Opportunity Fellow, Scholar, Trainee, Post Doctoral Fellow, Scholar, or Trainee; and Graduate Intern/Trainee.
For more information see sections 11 and 12 of the Unclassified Titles Definition Book.
Important enrollment deadlines
If your appointment meets the minimum hours and duration standards, you are eligible for
Health Insurance
The State Group Health Insurance Program (for graduate assistants and short-term academic staff)
EPIC dental/excess major medical insurance*
Dental insurance plan* for non-represented employees (Dentacare 160)
Life Insurance through several university programs
Individual and Family Life Insurance*
University Employees, Inc. Life Insurance*
University Insurance Association (UIA)* (mandatory for Post-Doctoral Fellows, Scholars, and Trainees and Graduate Interns and Trainees if you meet the minimum salary standard; not available to others )
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*
Long-term Care Insurance*
Savings Bond Program*
EdVest* (College Education Savings Program)
Pre-tax Parking Fees and Bus Passes*
*Employee pays entire cost.
This document was last revised on October 17, 2006
