WashU has proudly partnered with BenefitBump, a St. Louis organization dedicated to supporting new and aspiring parents on their journey to parenthood, whether through healthy pregnancy, fertility support, fostering or adoption.
As of Jan. 1, 2025, eligible WashU employees (faculty, staff, post-docs and clinical fellows), their spouses or domestic partners and/or eligible dependents can utilize BenefitBump for assistance navigating WashU’s family-friendly benefits. BenefitBump programming offers:
- Guidance from a dedicated BenefitBump Care Navigator, who is a trained emotional health professional and expert on WashU benefits and resources;
- Resources for planning pregnancy, adoption, and/or fostering;
- Assistance with leave preparation, including discussing plans with supervisors and transitioning work responsibilities;
- Childcare planning support;
- Delivery or placement preparation assistance;
- Return-to-work planning resources; and
- Care packages throughout the journey
Learn more online and contact HR’s Benefits Service Center with questions: Call 314-935-2332 (option #1) or email hr-benefitsmail@wustl.edu.