Benefits
Medical & Dental
Medical and dental coverage ends on the last day of the month in which employees are paid for at least 8 hours1 or more. You may be eligible for continuation of your medical coverage under COBRA for at least 18 months. The Health Care Authority in Olympia will mail a COBRA packet to your home address. Employees can also access COBRA information by calling 1(800) 200-1004 or online at www.pebb.hca.wa.gov, and select
- “Forms” and then “COBRA” for the paperwork
- “Publications” and then “Election Notice” under Continuation of Coverage for additional information.
Other Benefits
For information regarding other important benefits including retirement and leave payoff, view the Separation Information website below or contact the Benefits staff at the Human Resource Services office at 335-4521.
Website: www.hrs.wsu.edu/Separation%20Information
Employee Assistance Program
This service is available to provide confidential counseling to employees regarding a variety of personal and work-related issues. Separating employees may utilize the EAP through the end of their appointment period.
Website: www.eap.wsu.edu
Lighty 286
PO Box 641065
Pullman, WA 99164-1065
Phone: (509) 335-1744
Job Resources
Career Services
The Careers Services office can provide assistance to employees with the preparation of cover letters and resume critiquing. Staff may utilize this service during drop-in hours from 2pm to 4pm, Monday through Thursday.
Website: www.careers.wsu.edu
Lighty 180
PO Box 641061
Pullman, WA 99164-1061
Phone: (509) 335-2546
Resource Center Online
Job resources from Career Services can be found at the link below on topics such as interviewing, dressing for success, and preparing effective cover letters/resumes.
Website: students.careers.wsu.edu/default.asp?PageID=1698
IdahoWorks
A collaboration of state and local workforce development organizations committed to creating a globally competitive workforce in Idaho. Assists people with career transitions.
Main Website: www.idahoworks.org
Lewiston Office
Website: labor.idaho.gov/DNN/Default.aspx?alias=labor.idaho.gov/dnn/idl/lewiston
1158 Idaho Street
Lewiston, ID 83501-1960
Phone: (208) 799-5000
Fax: (208) 799-5007
Worksource
Washington's official site for online employment services.
Find a job, get job search help, locate workshop services in your area,
access career information and more.
Main Website: www.go2worksource.com
Pullman Office
Website: www.wa.gov/esd/ws/Whitman
350 SE Fairmont Rd, Suite 2
Pullman, WA 99163-5500
Phone: (509) 332-6549
Fax: (509) 338-4206
Employee Departure Processes
WSU Policy
Employee Departure BPPM 60.74
www.wsu.edu/~forms/HTML/BPPM/60_Personnel/60.74_Employee_Departure_Procedures.htm
Departure Checklist
www.wsu.edu/~forms/PDF/BPPM/60-74-5.pdf
Unemployment Claims
Employment Security Department
Main Website: esd.wa.gov
Find information about filing an Unemployment Claim, read Frequently Asked Questions; and locate job resources.
