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Employee Benefits & Retirement

We are excited to have you be a part of the Western Oregon University family. This is an overview page of the Benefits and Wellness plans offered to employees.

Contacts

  • Michelle Sides – Benefits
  • Kirsty Pinchuk – Retirement
  • Provider Information/Policy Numbers
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    Medical Benefits

    Western Oregon Univesity offers five medical plans to choose from: You pay 5% of the monthly premium cost, unless you enroll in the lowest cost plan in your zip code then you pay 3%.

    • Summary Plan Description PDF
    • How To Calculate Benefits Cost PDF
    • Employee Online Enrollment Module
    • Cobra
      Core Benefits Overview
      Open Enrollment
      Benefits Fair
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      Retirement

      If you work 600 hours or more in a calendar year you may be eligible to participate in a retirement plan offered by Western Oregon University. You may be eligible to enroll in one of these plans six full months after you begin working, and should receive enrollment information from the Human Resources Office before you become eligible to participate.

        Options/Provider Info
        Checklist
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        Worker's Compensation

        Western Oregon University strives to provide safe working conditions for all employees. If an employee or student worker believes they have suffered a work-related injury or illness, they may be eligible for Worker’s Compensation benefits.

          Details & FAQ's
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          Time Off

          NOTE: information regarding leave.

          *Please contact Human Resources (503.838.8490)
          with employment related questions regarding holiday
          time-off.

            Official WOU Holidays
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            Wellness Program

            • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Canopy Inc. Website)
            • Life Balance
            • Health & Fitness
            • Student Debt Solution Benefit for WOU employees through TIAA
            • Child Development Center
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              Staff Tuition Reduction

              Oregon Public Universities – Western Oregon University offers an employee benefit to eligible employees appointed at half-time or more (not including temporary classified employees, graduate assistants, or other student employees) the option to register for class work at reduced tuition rates.

                Info & Forms
                Staff Fee FAQs

                Other Resources

                • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
                • Social Security Website
                • Employment Department

                  Benefits Resources

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                  PEBB Enrollment Forms

                  • PEBB Employee Enrollment
                  • PEBB Affidavit of Dependency
                  • PEBB Affidavit of Domestic Partnership
                  • PEBB Flexible Spending Account
                  • ASI Flex Debit Card Enrollment
                  • Providence Medical Home Designation
                  • UNUM Long-Term Care Enrollment
                  • Medical History Statement (Printable)
                  • Medical History Statement (Submit Online)
                  • Weight Watchers Enrollment

                  PEBB Benefit Update Forms

                  • PEBB Mid-Year Change
                  • PEBB Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation Update
                  • ASI Flexible Spending Account Update

                  PEBB Benefit Claim Forms

                  • ASI Flex (File Online)
                  • Life Insurance Claim
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                  Public Student Loan Forgiveness

                  • Employment Certification Form

                  Staff Fee Privilege Forms

                  • Staff Fee (Employee)
                  • Staff Fee (Family Transfer)
                  • Staff Fee Affidavit of Domestic Partnership
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                  Workplace Accommodations

                  • ADA Accommodation Request Packet
                  • Medical Provider Form – Accommodation Request Form
                  

                  Injury Report/Worker's Compensation (SAIF)

                  • Supervisor’s Occupational Injury Report (All employees, including student employees)
                  • SAIF 801 (Only if medical attention is received)
                  • Employee Status Report
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                  Family and Medical Leave

                  • FMLA/OFLA Leave Request
                  • Certification of Health Care Provider (Employee or Family Member)
                  • FMLA/OFLA Attendance Record
                  • FMLA/OFLA Attendance Record (Mid-Month)
                  • Classified Hardship Leave Application
                  • Classified Hardship Leave Donation Form
                  • Faculty Donated Leave Bank Request Form
                  • The Standard Disability Claim Form
                  • Fitness for Duty
                  • Employee Status Report
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                  Unclassified Sick Bank Leave

                  • Application of Enrollment
                  • Additional Donation Form
                  • Request for Benefit Form

                  For complete details on qualifying reasons for leave and additional application instructions, please refer to the full policy.


                  CONTACT

                  Human Resources

                  Lieuallen Administration 305
                  P: 503-838-8490 | F: 503-838-8522 | E-mail: hr@wou.edu

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