Health insurance
Health, vision, and dental plan options
Learn about the Uniform Medical Plan, Kaiser Permanente options, and dental plans.
Compare health plans
Find a doctor, download Certificates of Coverage, learn about premiums and deductibles and consumer-directed health plans
Eligibility for insurance
Eligibility requirements for health insurance and other state-provided benefits
Health insurance options for those ineligible for UW coverage
Find health insurance options that are available for people who are not eligible for one of the University's health insurance programs.
Premium surcharges
You must pay an extra fee if you or a dependent uses tobacco or if you add a dependent who has declined other health coverage
Tax reporting and your benefits – FAQ
The Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employer‐sponsored medical and dental costs to be reported on employee tax forms. Find out how report these details
COBRA: Continue your insurance
Pay to continue your health insurance when your employment ends or you lose benefits eligibility.
Graduate appointees: health insurance
Learn about health insurance options for teaching assistants, research assistants, tutors, predoctoral researchers, and other academic student employees