Faculty and staff who carry a spouse or state-registered domestic partner on their WSU medical insurance coverage may be subject to a spousal premium surcharge. Certain program participants are required to re-attest each year to determine if they are subject to this surcharge. If you need to re-attest you will need to do so during the Open Enrollment period, Oct. 28–Nov. 25.
You can complete your attestation through the Open Enrollment Change item in your Workday inbox. Use the 2025 Premium Surcharge Sheet (page 3 & 4) and/or Plan Comparison Calculator Tool (if not determined by the Help Sheet) to help make your attestation.
If you are required to re-attest, failure to attest during Open Enrollment will automatically result in a $50 monthly surcharge applied to your monthly premium. You will not be able to have this charge removed unless there is a special open enrollment event (change in your spouse’s job, divorce, etc.).
In addition to this notice from WSU HRS, you may also receive notice from the Health Care Authority/Public Employees Benefit Board as well.
Questions can be directed to HRS at 509-335-4521 or hrs.benefits@wsu.edu.
