Benefits Strategy

Benefits at a Glance – Information on WVU's benefits, including vendor details, helpful links and pay statement information.

Benefits Overview – A summary of all WVU benefit offerings to provide a quick understanding.

Benefits Overview Videos – In-depth videos designed to provide a deeper understanding of specific benefits.

Questions? Contact the WVU Shared Services Center. They are your one-stop shop for employee benefits questions.

Phone: 304-293-6006
Email: sharedservices@mail.wvu.edu
Website: sharedservices.wvu.edu

As a benefits-eligible employee, you have access to valuable life insurance options, including a $10,000 basic life insurance policy at no cost to you, additional optional life for yourself, and dependent life insurance for your spouse and child(ren).
Y ou can enroll or increase coverage anytime through PEIA's webpage, Manage My Benefits - no need to wait for Open Enrollment!
As we continue into the new year, now is a great time to review your beneficiary(ies) and make any necessary updates.

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Review your current benefit elections. This is a great time to review your current benefit enrollments. The easiest way to view your benefits is by reviewing benefit deductions on your pay statement and referencing the Benefits On Your Pay Statement chart.
Check your benefit portal login credentials. WVU employees make most Open Enrollment benefit changes in two benefit administrator portals: The Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Manage My Benefits portal for health and life insurance and the Mountaineer Flexible Benefits portal for dental, vision and many other coverages. Save time during Open Enrollment by checking your login credentials now or registering if you have not accessed these portals before. You may have different credentials for each portal.
Ensure your information is up-to-date. The information PEIA has on file for you and your dependents can affect your premiums and coverage. Take time now to confirm that your information is correct in PEIA’s portal.

Spousal Coverage – If you are enrolled in family health coverage, PEIA is required by WV law to apply a monthly spousal surcharge to your premium if your spouse is offered health coverage other than PEIA through their employer and has elected PEIA instead. If your spouse’s coverage offering has changed, you must report the change by updating your Spousal Surcharge Affidavit.
Tobacco Status – A tobacco-free premium discount is offered to policyholders who verify through a tobacco affidavit that they and any enrolled dependents have been tobacco-free for six months. If your or any dependent’s tobacco status has changed, you must update your status in PEIA’s Manage My Benefits portal.
Coordination of Benefits – Coordination of benefits is a practice insurance companies use to avoid double or duplicate payments or coverage of service when a person is covered by more than one insurance policy. UMR (PEIA's third-party administrator) requires all employee policyholders that cover dependents to verify other coverage every plan year by logging into UMR.com to create an account, or access an existing account, or calling 1-888-440-7342.

Consider your unique situation. Perhaps you have a medical procedure planned for the fall, or you may want to add or drop a dependent to your coverage without a qualifying life event. Considering your plans and circumstances for the upcoming year now can help you select the best options for your unique situation during Open Enrollment.

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