WUCare – Primary care access for university employees Highlighted programs through WUDirect & WashU Physicians: WUDirect is designed to provide you and your covered dependents priority access for initial appointments (new) with Washington University Physicians, as well as lower out-of-pocket costs. In addition to this site, other UnitedHealthcare resources include Health4Me Mobile App and the Healthy Mind Healthy Body newsletter. Access virtual health professionals and virtual behavioral health professionals.Use the treatment cost estimator to estimate or compare provider fees for medical services in your area.Order additional ID cards and/or print a temporary ID card.Locate network providers anywhere in the United States.Take advantage of the account access and online tools through our medical carrier, UnitedHealthcare. Changes made during the annual Open Enrollment period in November are effective January 1 of the subsequent year. Also, changes to benefit coverage due to a life event or job change into a benefits-eligible role will also be effective as of the date of the event for all employees. Eligible employees may enroll within 31 days after their date of hire, during the annual open enrollment (in November) and/or within 31 days (62 days for birth of baby) after a qualified family status change or life event.īenefits eligible rehires and new hires become eligible for coverage on their date of rehire/hire.