Highlights
View a summary of the key highlights of our benefits program for 2022/2023.
Review this page for key benefits information and actions you’ll need to take. Then enroll in your benefits.
Changes take effect on July 1, 2022.
Eligibility
Review eligibility details for you and your dependents.
Decision Support
These tools and resources will help you make informed decisions about your benefits.
How to Enroll
Enrolling is easy! Find out how.
Benefit Options
See the benefits available to you in 2022/2023 and your costs for coverage.
Western Digital is committed to providing programs that meet the needs of all our employees. Our benefits are designed to give you options that fit your unique lifestyle.
| Benefit | Highlights |
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| Anthem PPO Medical Plan (Group# C17950) | The Anthem PPO plan is designed to meet the needs of our employees looking for a lower deductible option and more predictability in expenses. This new plan, offered as an additional option to the other Western Digital medical plans, offers a lower deductible, but it does not include a Health Savings Account. However, you may enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), which allows you to contribute before-tax paycheck deductions to pay for eligible health care expenses tax-free. See your 2022/2023 Western Digital Medical Plans Comparison Chart for details of the benefits under all of the medical plan options, including the new Anthem PPO Medical Plan. View your 2022/2023 Cost of Coverage. |
| Bright Horizons Caregiving Benefit for All Life Stages (Early Access - June 2022) | Bright Horizons provides critical family support services to address challenges throughout all life stages. Tools and resources include:
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| Brightline – Virtual Behavioral Health Support (for our Anthem-enrolled employees) | Feeling like your child is stressed, depressed, anxious, or having to navigate tough transitions? Interested in more resources or skills to build as a parent or caregiver? Brightline provides confidential video visits with licensed clinicians, coaching programs to help tackle everyday challenges, and on-the-go access to content, resources, and chat with a coach. Effective July 1, 2022, if you are enrolled in an Anthem medical plan, you now have access to virtual behavioral health care for children and families with Brightline. Access information coming soon, with services accessible effective July 1st. |
| Virtual Telemedicine Options (for our Anthem-enrolled employees) | Anthem’s Virtual Primary Care (VPC) program offers those enrolled in an Anthem medical plan the option to schedule a virtual primary care appointment (routine care, wellness check-ins and prescription refills) or chat with a doctor 24/7 for urgent care support.
Anthem’s VPC program allows you to find complete care support, on your time. Access this program by downloading the Anthem Sydney mobile app. Set up your account right away and it will be ready to use when you need it. |
| MetLife Supplemental Life Insurance Special — for 1x Base Salary Buy-Up (without medical questions asked) | Need additional life insurance? Take advantage of this one-time opportunity to enroll without proof of insurability. During Open Enrollment only, you can increase your supplemental life insurance by 1x your annual base salary, no questions asked. You may also enroll your spouse by providing medical information in a short, six-question form. If you wait and enroll after Open Enrollment, you will likely need to provide evidence of insurability (i.e. medical questionnaire, physical exam and blood work). |
| Vision Plan Enhancement for Your Dependents | Beginning July 1, 2022, your eligible dependents through the age of 26 can now receive new eyeglass frames every 12 months. |
Important Reminders:
- Action is required if you wish to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for the 2022/2023 plan year. Your current elections do not automatically carry over.
- Dependent Verification Documentation will be required for the addition of any new, eligible spouse/domestic partner and/or child(ren).
Who Can Enroll in Western Digital Benefits?
All active regular full-time or part-time employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in Western Digital’s benefits program. You may also cover your eligible dependents under Western Digital’s medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life benefits. Appropriate documentation must be provided as a part of our Dependent Verification process.
Eligible dependents are:
- Spouse (except in the case of divorce, legal separation, or annulment)
- Children under age 26 (your natural children, adopted children, stepchildren, and foster children)
- Children over age 26 who are unable to care for themselves due to mental or physical disability incurred prior to age 26 and who are mainly dependent on you, that have been deemed disabled by your physician and medical carrier.
- Registered same or opposite gender domestic partner and his/her eligible dependent children under age 26 (eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage only).*
Interns are eligible to enroll in the Anthem HSA II medical plan, employee-only coverage. No other dependents can be added.
*State registration, where available, will be required
After reviewing your benefit options, make your enrollment selections via Workday:
- Website: Workday
Username: FirstName.LastName@wdc.com
Password: Your Global Computer Password
If you are a Direct Labor Employee, you can enroll from home by visiting oe.wdc.com.
Remember, you cannot change your benefit elections unless you experience a qualifying life event, such as a birth, adoption, marriage, or divorce; you must request this change through Workday within 31 days of the qualifying life event.
Need help enrolling? Follow the step-by-step Workday Open Enrollment Guide.
If you have questions, please contact AskHR at 408-717-8398 (offsite) or 228398 (quick dial).
Choosing the benefit plans that are right for you and your family can feel overwhelming. That is why we have gathered a number of resources to help you understand your options available and select the ones that provide the right level of coverage for you and your family.
- 2022/2023 Open Enrollment Decision Guide – Find more information on our benefits in our 2022/2023 Open Enrollment Decision Guide.
- On-Demand Video – Watch our Open Enrollment Video for an overview of our benefits and new offerings.
- Medical Plan Comparison – Need help comparing your medical plan option, review our 2022/2023 Medical Plan Coverage Options.
- HSA vs PPO Plan – Want to understand the difference between these plan options, review our HSA vs PPO Comparison.
- Live Q&A – Have questions or want to learn more, attend an Open Enrollment Live Webinar, or view a recorded webinar.
- 2022/2023 Contributions – Review the 2022/2023 Employee Contributions to learn about the cost for all our benefit programs.
- Workday Open Enrollment Guide – Ready to enroll? Follow the Workday Open Enrollment Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to enroll via Workday.
Your Enrollment Checklist
Use this checklist to make the most of your benefits enrollment opportunity:
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Learn about your benefit options, paying special attention to the new programs being offered next year.
Think about your coverage needs, including how much health care you anticipate needing and whether your current life insurance provides enough protection.
Enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) if needed.
Complete your benefits enrollment in Workday.
TIP: Think About the Whole Cost
When choosing a medical plan, it’s important to think about the whole cost of coverage — the amount you’ll spend out of your paycheck, as well as out of your pocket (copays, deductibles, and coinsurance).
For a deeper dive, check out this HSA Plan vs. PPO Plan Comparison.
You have the opportunity to enroll in the following benefits for 2022/2023. Select the plan you are interested in from each list in the sections below.
View your 2022/2023 Cost of Coverage.
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance — Additional financial protection in the event of a serious accident, illness, or extended hospital stay
- Identity Theft Protection — Credit monitoring, restoration services, lost/stolen wallet assistance and more. (Company paid; no enrollment required)
- Legal Plan — Coverage for a wide array of legal services
- Business Travel Accident Insurance (Company paid; no enrollment required)
- Pet Insurance — Coverage for veterinary care, regardless of size or breed
