Life Insurance
Please Note
This information refers to benefits and compensation for UW Hospital and Clinics residents and fellows. For information about Family Medicine residency and fellowship benefits and compensation, go to the UW Department of Family Medicine site.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Term
Supplemental Life Insurance is available for yourself, your spouse or domestic partner and your dependent children.
Benefits Summary
- Life insurance can be purchased in increments of:
- $ 5,000 - $ 20,000 Employee
- $ 5,000 - $ 10,000 Spouse/Partner
- $ 2,500 - $ 5,000 Children
- Once enrolled there is an annual option to increase.
- Maximum level available anytime through evidence of insurability (underwriting):
- $ 200,000 Employee
- $ 100,000 Spouse/Partner
- $ 10,000 Children
- Premiums are based on the level of insurance selected and the age of the employee.
- Premiums will adjust according to age.
- Premiums are paid entirely by the employee and are taken as an after-tax deduction.
Supplemental Life Insurance Premiums (pdf)
Learn More
- Supplemental Life Application/Change Form (pdf)
- Supplemental Life Beneficiary Designation (pdf)
- Supplemental Life Certificate (pdf)
UW Employees Inc. Life Insurance
Additional term life insurance available to the employee
UW Employees Inc. Brochure (pdf)
Benefits Summary
- Premiums will adjust according to age.
- Premiums are paid entirely by the employee and are taken as an after-tax deduction.
UW Employees Inc. Life Insurance Application (pdf)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Accident Insurance Protection: For loss of life coverage for you, your spouse, and children
- Permanent and Total Disability Protection: Payment in the event you are wholly and continuously disabled for the remainder of your life
- Dismemberment Protection: Payment for loss of sight and limb for you, your spouse, and children
AD&D coverage is intended to supplement, not replace, primary life insurance
