University of Washington Benefits
Employee Benefit Reviews
Most Commented
- Health Insurance(94 comments)
“we have excellent health insurance - full coverage with a reasonable cost to the employee.”
- Vacation & Paid Time Off(42 comments)
“Our vacation plan is sweet. I'm up to "5 weeks" paid vacation per year, plus we have 10 paid holidays and 1 paid Personal Holiday.”
- Retirement Plan(21 comments)
“We have a Defined Benefit plan for most employees: 2% of salary per year of service, plus a 403(b) on top of that. These Defined Benefit pensions...”
- University of WashingtonAug 12, 2017StarStarStarStarStar
Robust benefit options and lots of resources available for employees.
- University of WashingtonSep 19, 2017StarStarStarStarStar
They offer a terrific benefits package for A P employees that includes medical, dental, and vision, along with vacation and retirement.
- University of WashingtonSep 13, 2017StarStarStarStarStar
no benefits for part time workers if you dont negotiate when starting the job.
- University of WashingtonAug 29, 2017StarStarStarStarStar
Best: retirement matched at 7.5% of salary and 10% at age 50+; worst: few merit raises, no guaranteed cost-of-living raise as funding depends on state budgets.
- University of WashingtonAug 29, 2017StarStarStarStarStar
The best part was that PTO is accrued at a fair rate and can be accumulated over the years without a cap. I took a three-week long vacation thanks to their PTO policy.
- University of WashingtonAug 01, 2017StarStarStarStarStar
The benefits package was very comprehensive and the best thing was the match of the 401K.
- University of WashingtonJul 23, 2017StarStarStarStarStar
The University of Washington (UW) offers a full range of benefits, including a beautiful campus and access to many college-level educational opportunities. I've lived in Seattle for 40 years and I've worked at the UW for 17 years; this is one of the best employers in town.
- University of WashingtonJun 29, 2017StarStarStarStarStar
The Regence Uniform Health insurance option is amazing and has been indispensable for recovering from a stroke several years ago.
- University of WashingtonJul 08, 2017StarStarStarStarStar
Time off is pretty good, co-pay is great for prescriptions. Office visits are free, but the choice of doctors is a bit limited. Especially for dental.
- University of WashingtonJul 07, 2017StarStarStarStarStar
Health insurance is quite good, and the union benefits are strong
Benefits Summary
List based on reports from current and former employees. It may not be complete.
Insurance, Health & Wellness
- CheckmarkHealth Insurance (232)
- CheckmarkDental Insurance (53)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- CheckmarkVision Insurance (50)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- CheckmarkSupplemental Life Insurance (48)
- CheckmarkDisability Insurance (49)
- CheckmarkOccupational Accident Insurance (44)
- CheckmarkHealth Care On-Site (46)
- CheckmarkMental Health Care (48)
- Retiree Health & Medical
- CheckmarkAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (46)
Financial & Retirement
- CheckmarkPension Plan (34)
- Checkmark401K Plan (107)
- CheckmarkRetirement Plan (192)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Options
- Equity Incentive Plan
- Supplemental Workers' Compensation
- Charitable Gift Matching
Family & Parenting
- CheckmarkMaternity & Paternity Leave (146)
- Work From Home
- Fertility Assistance
- Dependent Care
- Adoption Assistance
- Childcare
- Reduced or Flexible Hours
- CheckmarkMilitary Leave (41)
- Family Medical Leave
- CheckmarkUnpaid Extended Leave (41)
Vacation & Time Off
- CheckmarkVacation & Paid Time Off (209)
- CheckmarkSick Days (52)
- CheckmarkPaid Holidays (49)
- Volunteer Time Off
- Sabbatical
- Bereavement Leave
Perks & Discounts
- CheckmarkEmployee Discount (34)
- Free Lunch or Snacks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership
- Commuter Checks & Assistance
- Pet Friendly Workplace
- CheckmarkMobile Phone Discount (37)
- Company Car
- Company Social Events
- Travel Concierge
- Legal Assistance
Professional Support
- CheckmarkDiversity Program (47)
- CheckmarkJob Training (48)
- CheckmarkProfessional Development (49)
- Apprenticeship Program
- CheckmarkTuition Assistance (51)
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