Employee Benefits

UNIVERsiTY OF WYOMING Employee Benefits

This page is intended for current UW employees, new employees please review the New Employee - Information and Onboarding webpage.

Benefit Overview

Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation package, and the University of Wyoming is pleased to offer benefits-eligible employees a comprehensive array of benefits. Your robust benefits package can include medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement accounts, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support, among others. Some benefits are provided automatically and at no cost to you, while others will require your enrollment. Take time to familiarize yourself with what’s available and the coverage options.

Active benefited employees are welcome to visit the Employees' Group Insurance (EGI) website, login to the Employee Portal, review current enrollments and change beneficiaries.

 

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FIND THE AREA THAT BEST FITS YOUR NEEDS

ADA, Pregnancy, Religious Accommodations

The university is committed to supporting our employees by providing reasonable accommodations related to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), pregnancy, or religious beliefs and practices.

ADA & Other Accommodations

Explore the many perks and advantages available to university employees

Discounts & Advantages

MINES & Associates and Cigna Healthcare offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to University of Wyoming benefited employees. Explore the services ranging from counseling, legal & financial services, wellness coaching and a multitude of online digital tools.

Employee Assistance Program

Family and Medical Leave is provided to eligible benefited UW employees in accordance with applicable laws to support employees during important life events, such as the birth or adoption of a child, serious health conditions, or caregiving responsibilities.

Family and Medical Leave

The State of Wyoming Employees' Group Insurance (EGI) offers a comprehensive health package.

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Learn more about the retirement options at the University of Wyoming.

Retirement

It's never too late to invest in a supplemental retirement plan! Learn how to take advantage of the $20 university match when you contribute to a 403(b) or 457(b) retirement plan.

Supplemental Retirement

The summary of benefits provides an overview of Cigna health plans, domestic partner benefits, flexible benefits, vision, life insurance options, long and short term disability insurance, ambulance coverage and more!

Summary of Benefits

The university is proud to offer tuition remission benefits to support benefited employees and their spouses in pursuing their educational goals.

Tuition Waiver Information

Workers' compensation benefits are provided to employees who experience job-related injuries or illnesses. 

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