Benefit Plans for Appointees
not covered by the
Wisconsin Retirement System

Essential Forms for New Employees
Please complete the following forms and return them to your department Payroll & Benefits Coordinator. Be sure to ask for assistance if you need help or have questions about these forms.
- Direct Deposit Authorization, UW1032
- Disability Self-ID & U.S. Armed Forces Veteran Information, UW1034
- Employee Campus Information, UW1270
- W-4 Form–Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, UW1389-W4
- I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
  I-9 Section 1 must be completed by the first day of employment.
  Section 2 must be completed by the third day of employment.
To All Appointees
To have health coverage effective on the first of the month after your date of hire, your appointment must begin on or before that date and you must file your health plan application on or before that date.
Next steps . . .
Timely Submission of Your Benefit Plan Applications - Do Not Delay!
The timely submission of your benefit applications is necessary if you want to take full advantage of your benefit package. Submit your applications within 30 days after the start date of your appointment. Coverage is typically effective on the first of the month, after the applications are received; some plans have additional requirements.
Benefit Plan Information and Applications | Summary
Send questions to: benefits@ohr.wisc.edu

Benefits Seminar & Drop-in Sessions for Graduate Assistants
Consider attending a seminar or session if you need more information.
Events are scheduled for late June, late August and early September.
Additional Resources
Benefits Services Contact Information
and State Group Health Insurance Highlights
Payroll Information for Graduate Assistant Appointees
UWS Benefits Summary for Graduate Assistants, Post-Docs,
and Short-Term Academics
Pay & Deduction Schedules
Taxes | International Tax Walk-in Sessions
Transportation Options
Staff ID - Wiscard

Office of Human Resources