Benefits Strategy
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Start here to explore your benefits options and customize your benefits package.
- 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.
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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
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April 2025: Open Enrollment Resources
- Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2026 is underway through May 15. The Open Enrollment period is the only time of the year to add, drop or make changes to most of your benefits without a qualifying life event.
- WVU Benefits Strategy encourages you to explore the resources available to you during this Open Enrollment period.
- Open Enrollment Website: Review the WVU Benefits Open Enrollment website for detailed information about WVU's benefit options, what's changing for Plan Year 2026, learn how to make changes to your benefit plans and view the events schedule.
- Video: Watch the Open Enrollment Benefits Overview video for a quick overview of Open Enrollment and WVU's comprehensive benefits package.
- Virtual Chat: Visit a Shared Services Storefront Monday through Friday at one of several locations throughout campus to video chat with a specialist.
- Email or Phone: Contact Shared Services by emailing SharedServices@mail.wvu.edu or calling 304-293-6006.
May 2025: Mental Health Awareness Month
In
observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to emphasize the
importance of mental health and well-being, both in and out of the workplace, and take this opportunity to remind
you of the various programs, resources and benefits available to you.
- Reach out and talk to someone. The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is a free service available to you and your dependents. FSAP provides a confidential and safe environment to discuss issues and receive resource recommendations.
- Learn and practice mindfulness. Through a partnership with WVU Medicine, WVU faculty and staff are welcome to participate in WVU Medicine’s Mindfulness Summer Series. This series offers an opportunity to pause, breathe and reconnect with what matters most.
- Read and connect with your colleagues. All employees are invited to join the FSAP Support Squad’s Book Club. Read and engage in thoughtful discussions on self-help and personal growth. This is a weekly book club meeting on Thursdays at 4 p.m. via Zoom. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins is the next book of discussion beginning June 5 through July 24. Register online.
- Make the most of your time off. Summer is a common time to step away from work to recharge, refresh and maintain a healthy work-life balance. WVU proudly offers a comprehensive leave program for leave-eligible employees. We encourage you to check your leave balance in Applaud and coordinate with your supervisor when scheduling leave. As a reminder, any unused floating holiday hours will expire on June 30.