Human Resources
Staff Benefits Enrollment (Classified and Exempt)
Eligibility and Enrollment
Benefits Eligibility
Generally, positions continuing for more than six months that are at least 50% of full-time are eligible for benefits. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Enrollment Forms
Enrollment information is available under each section, below. To add a new baby, use the ‘Benefits 24/7 Online Enrollment’ under the Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance section.
Direct questions to (509) 963-1202 or hr@cwu.edu.
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Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Enrollment must be completed within 31 days of hire.
- Benefits 24/7 Online Enrollment [Required]
Insuring Family Members: If covering family members, dependent verification documentation is required and must be submitted with the enrollment.
Surcharges: A $25 surcharge is added to monthly premiums if you or a family member uses tobacco, and a $50 surcharge is added to monthly premiums if a spouse/partner is enrolled on coverage and has chosen to not enroll in comparable medical coverage through his/her own employer.
Plans available:
Medical
Managed Care Plans (HMO):
Preferred Provider Plans (PPO):
Dental
Managed Care Plans:
- DeltaCare (Group 3100)
- Willamette
Preferred Provider Plans:
- Uniform Dental (Group 3000)
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Life Insurance Information
2. Your Enrollment must be completed within 31 days of hire [Required]
A $35,000 term life insurance policy is provided to benefit eligible employees. Additional coverage is available.
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Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Completed enrollment forms must be returned to HR within 31 days of hire.
CWU provides basic coverage after 90 days of disability for all benefits eligible employees. Additional coverage replacing 60% of salary may be purchased.
3. LTD Insurance Enrollment Form (PDF) [Required]
More information is available on the Washington State Health Care Authority site.
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Retirement
4. Retirement Status Form (PDF) [Required]
Classified Staff:
Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
Completed enrollment forms must be returned to HR within 90 days of hire.
A decision must be made between retirement plan PERS 2 and PERS 3. You must submit the DRS Member Information Form and the Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designation.
5. Department of Retirement Systems Member Information Form (PDF)[Required]
6. Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designation (PDF) [Required]
Administrative Exempt Staff:
An election form must be submitted and enrollment completed within 30 days of hire/date of eligibility.
A decision must be made between the Central Washington University Retirement Plan (CWURP) and the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS 3).
7. CWU Retirement Plan Election (MS WORD) [REQUIRED]
Central Washington University Retirement Plan (CWURP)
The CWURP is a defined contribution plan with required contribution rates based on age, immediate vesting, 100% matching contribution by the university, and a variety of investment options.You must set up your account online:
8. CWURP Online Enrollment (Plan ID: 58941)
Employees who have retired from the CWURP or who have retired or are eligible to retire from a position covered by the Washington State Retirement System are ineligible to participate in the CWURP.
Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 3 (PERS 3)
The PERS 3 plan consists of a defined contribution component contributed to by the employee and a defined benefit component contributed to by the university.9. Higher Education Plan 3 Investment Program Form (PDF) [Required]
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