Benefit Plan Premiums
Below are the premium tables and other resources related to premiums for the various insurance plans offered by the University.
- State Group Health
- EPIC Benefits+
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Income Continuation Insurance
- Life Insurance
Health Insurance
2013 Premiums
| Single | Family | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $85.00 | $211.00 |
| Tier 2 | $124.00 | $312.00 |
| Tier 3 | $230.00 | $575.00 |
| Single | Family | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $42.50 | $105.50 |
| Tier 2 | $62.00 | $156.00 |
| Tier 3 | $115.00 | $287.50 |
Monthly contributions are subject to each employee group's compensation plan.
All Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans are offered at Tier 1 Rates. The Standard Plan is offered at Tier 3 rates. Out-of-state residents whose jobs require them to live out of state are offered the Standard Plan at Tier 2 rates.
Additional Premiums Information
- Employee Contribution for the 2013 Plan Year
- Employer Contribution for Less than Full-Time Appointments
EPIC Benefits+
Premiums are deducted one month in advance of the month of coverage.
| Deduction Code | Coverage Type | Employee | Employee + Spouse / Domestic Partner | Employee + Child | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | Active Employee Monthly Premium Without Vision Coverage | $19.77 | $39.54 | $39.54 | $59.31 |
| Active Employee Monthly Premium With Vision Coverage | $24.02 | $47.04 | $47.04 | $70.34 |
New State of Wisconsin retirees (annuitants), may continue EPIC Benefits+ coverage at annuitant group rates. Before you retire, contact your payroll office to complete the employee and employer sections of the Continuation Form and submit this form to EPIC to continue your coverage.
| Deduction Code | Coverage Type | Employee | Employee + Spouse / Domestic Partner | Employee + Child | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Annuitant Monthly Premium Without Vision Coverage | $26.69 | $53.27 | $61.90 | $73.53 |
| Annuitant Monthly Premium With Vision Coverage | $31.26 | $61.51 | $69.68 | $85.43 |
Dental Wisconsin | Union Dental Plans
Dental Wisconsin
| UW Deduction Codes | Plan | Employee | Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner | Employee + Child(ren) | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 487 | Preferred Provider Plan (PPO) | $28.32 | $59.96 | $67.04 | $101.34 |
| 488 | Select Plan | $20.52 | $42.19 | $48.68 | $71.59 |
Union Dental Plans
Note: For biweekly payrolls ending July 16, 2011 (check dated July 28, 2011) and monthly payrolls ending July 31, 2011 (check dated August 1, 2011), deductions for union-sponsored insurance plans will be discontinued due to recent legislation. You will need to pay these premiums separately. Please contact your union to coordinate payment for these insurance plans. You can find the last known union dental plan premiums below.
Vision Insurance
Premiums are deducted one month in advance of the month of coverage.
| UW Deduction Code | Employee | Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner | Employee + Child(ren) | Employee + Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 411 | $5.24 | $10.49 | $11.23 | $17.93 |
Income Continuation Insurance
For Coverage Effective 2/1/2013
- Classified Standard Plan
- Classified Supplemental Plan
- Unclassified Standard Plan
- Unclassified Supplemental Plan
Historical Premiums
Accidental Death & Dismemberment | Individual and Family Group Life | State Group Life | University Insurance Association (UIA) | UW Employees, Inc. Life
Life Insurance
Life Insurance Premium Comparison Chart
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Premiums are paid one month in advance of the month of coverage.
| Principal Sum Elected | Employee Only Premium | Family Plan Premium |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $.73 | $1.10 |
| $50,000 | $1.45 | $2.20 |
| $100,000 | $2.90 | $4.40 |
| $150,000 | $4.35 | $6.60 |
| $200,000 | $5.80 | $8.80 |
| $250,000 | $7.25 | $11.00 |
| $300,000 | $8.70 | $13.20 |
| $350,000 | $10.15 | $15.40 |
| $400,000 | $11.60 | $17.60 |
| $450,000 | $13.05 | $19.80 |
| $500,000 | $14.50 | $22.00 |
Individual and Family Group Life Insurance
- Initial Premium Determination: The premium for employee and spouse/domestic partner coverage is determined by the employee's age as of January 1st of the current year (year in which coverage is effective).
- Annual Premium Review: Premiums are reviewed each year and may change based on the employee's age and coverage amount. The premium for employee and spouse/domestic partner coverage is determined by the employee's age as of January 1st of the plan year. Premium changes, if any, are effective for January coverage. Premiums are deducted one month in advance of coverage.
Premiums are based on the cost per $1,000 of coverage. A premium calculator is available to help you determine your exact premium. Child coverage insures all children with the same coverage amount for one monthly premium.
| Employee Attained Age | Employee | Spouse / Domestic Partner |
|---|---|---|
| 27 or less | $0.023 | $0.036 |
| 28-30 | 0.025 | 0.040 |
| 31-33 | 0.032 | 0.050 |
| 34-36 | 0.037 | 0.059 |
| 37-39 | 0.045 | 0.072 |
| 40-42 | 0.068 | 0.108 |
| 43-45 | 0.108 | 0.171 |
| 46-48 | 0.130 | 0.207 |
| 49-51 | 0.181 | 0.288 |
| 52-54 | 0.232 | 0.369 |
| 55-57 | 0.323 | 0.513 |
| 58-60 | 0.403 | 0.621 |
| 61-63 | 0.556 | 0.774 |
| 64-66 | 0.799 | 1.080 |
| 67-69 | 1.117 | 1.503 |
| 70-72 | 1.724 | 2.331 |
| 73+ | 2.466 | 3.330 |
| Employee Attained Age | Employee | Spouse / Domestic Partner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | $20,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| 27 or less | $0.12 | $0.23 | $0.35 | $0.46 | $0.18 | $0.36 |
| 28-30 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| 31-33 | 0.16 | 0.32 | 0.48 | 0.64 | 0.25 | 0.50 |
| 34-36 | 0.19 | 0.37 | 0.56 | 0.74 | 0.30 | 0.59 |
| 37-39 | 0.23 | 0.45 | 0.68 | 0.90 | 0.36 | 0.72 |
| 40-42 | 0.34 | 0.68 | 1.02 | 1.36 | 0.54 | 1.08 |
| 43-45 | 0.54 | 1.08 | 1.62 | 2.16 | 0.86 | 1.71 |
| 46-48 | 0.65 | 1.30 | 1.95 | 2.60 | 1.04 | 2.07 |
| 49-51 | 0.91 | 1.81 | 2.72 | 3.62 | 1.44 | 2.88 |
| 52-54 | 1.16 | 2.32 | 3.48 | 4.64 | 1.85 | 3.69 |
| 55-57 | 1.62 | 3.23 | 4.85 | 6.46 | 2.57 | 5.13 |
| 58-60 | 2.02 | 4.03 | 6.05 | 8.06 | 3.11 | 6.21 |
| 61-63 | 2.78 | 5.56 | 8.34 | 11.12 | 3.87 | 7.74 |
| 64-66 | 4.00 | 7.99 | 11.99 | 15.98 | 5.40 | 10.80 |
| 67-69 | 5.59 | 11.17 | 16.76 | 22.34 | 7.52 | 15.03 |
| 70-72 | 8.62 | 17.24 | 25.86 | 34.48 | 11.66 | 23.31 |
| 73+ | 12.33 | 24.66 | 36.99 | 49.32 | 16.65 | 33.30 |
| Amount of Insurance | Monthly Premium |
|---|---|
| $2,500 (Code Y) | $0.18 |
| $5,000 (Code A) | 0.35 |
| $7,500 (Code B) | 0.53 |
| $10,000 (Code C) | 0.70 |
State Group Life Insurance
Premiums are deducted one month in advance of the month of coverage. Employee premium rates are based on the employee's age as of April 1 for initial enrollment. The employee's age on April 1 is also used for the annual update. When an active employee reaches age 70, Basic coverage continues at a reduced level without premium, Supplemental coverage ceases and the Additional coverage continues.
| Age As of April 1 | Basic and Supplemental | Additional | Spouse & Dependent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Rate per $1,000 |
2013 Rate per $1,000 |
||
| Under age 30 | $.04 | $.06 |
One Unit of Coverage: $2.50 per $10,000 Spouse and $5,000 for each dependent Two Units of Coverage: $5.00 per $20,000 Spouse and $10,000 for each dependent |
| 30-34 | .04 | .06 | |
| 35-39 | .04 | .06 | |
| 40-44 | .06 | .09 | |
| 45-49 | .10 | .15 | |
| 50-54 | .16 | .24 | |
| 55-59 | .22 | .33 | |
| 60-64 | .30 | .45 | |
| 65-69 | .39 | .59 |
| Age as of April 1 | Rate per $1,000 | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | $1.00 | |
| 71 | 1.15 | |
| 72 | 1.25 | |
| 73 | 1.45 | |
| 74 | 1.60 | |
| 75 | 1.80 | |
| 76 | 1.95 | |
| 77–89 | 2.06 | |
| 90+ | Available upon request | |
University Insurance Association (UIA) Life Insurance
The annual premium is deducted from your October earnings. If you initially qualify for coverage on April 1, a premium will be deducted from your March earnings.
| Age as of Oct 1 | Benefit Amount |
|---|---|
| Under 28 | $101,000 |
| 28-30 | $98,100 |
| 31-33 | $90,900 |
| 34-36 | $78,900 |
| 37-39 | $65,000 |
| 40-42 | $50,900 |
| 43-45 | $39,100 |
| 46-48 | $30,000 |
| 49-51 | $22,600 |
| 52-54 | $17,200 |
| 55-57 | $13,100 |
| 58-60 | $10,300 |
| 61-63 | $8,200 |
| 64-66 | $6,100 |
| 67-69 | $4,500 |
| 70+ | $3,400 |
UW Employees, Inc. Life Insurance
Rates for employees are based on the employee's age as of January 1 of the current calendar year. Premium changes based on the employee's calendar year age will take effect on December payrolls for January coverage.
| Employee Age | Coverage Amount | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| under 35 | $30,000 | $1.00 |
| 35 - 39 | 25,000 | 1.25 |
| 40 - 44 | 22,000 | 1.60 |
| 45 - 49 | 15,000 | 2.00 |
| 50 - 54 | 12,000 | 2.40 |
| 55 - 59 | 10,000 | 3.80 |
| 60 - 64 | 9,000 | 4.35 |
| 65 and over | 4,000 | 3.00 |