• Most benefits plans have a 30 day enrollment period from the start date of a new hire's appointment.
• Some plans have additional requirements.
• New employees should complete benefits enrollment within their first 30 days!

1. Make sure you've reviewed all new employee benefits resources
   • UW-Madison Benefits Website
   • Benefits 101: Benefits Presentation for New Employees
   • Ask Alex: Your Personalized Online Benefits Counselor
   • Benefits Walk-through
2. Complete your benefits enrollment within the first 30 days of your appointment!
   • Complete benefits enrollments using Self Service (eBenefits) through MyUW.
   • Some benefit enrollments may require a paper application or additional documentation

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• An important responsibility of any Extension employee who engages in Extension Programs, Events, or Activities is to protect volunteers, participants, and third parties from harm. In the event of an accident, injury, or other incident, it is important to respond in a proactive manner.
• The Division of Extension requires that employees escalate high-risk injuries and incidents to their supervisor and complete and submit the appropriate risk-management report using the high-risk injury/incident reporting workflow.

1. Review Risk Management - Injury & Incident Reporting - How to Report High-Risk Injuries & Incidentsand linked articles.
2. Watch the relevant workflow training video (employee or supervisor).

• The Employee Assistance Office (EAO) offers counseling and consultation to UW-Madison employees, significant others, and family members.
• Service are at offered at no cost and are confidential.
• Services include personal counseling, workplace consultation, well-being coaching and training.