As part of the Western Governors University benefits package, you have the opportunity to take advantage of additional programs that can save you money and provide important assistance with everyday needs.

 

Legal Assistance

LegalShield provides members direct access to a dedicated law firm. For an affordable monthly rate, a LegalShield lawyer will review and prepare legal documents, such as wills. LegalShield lawyers can also assist with personal legal matters, including speeding tickets and neighbor disputes, and with family matters, such as adoption.

LegalShield Plan benefits Include:

  • Direct access to a dedicated law firm
  • Legal consultation and advice
  • Legal document preparation and review
  • Demand letters and phone calls
  • Court representation
  • Speeding ticket assistance
  • Will preparation
  • 24/7 emergency legal access
  • Mobile app

LegalShield provides coverage for the employee, employee’s spouse, and dependent children under the age of 26.

Plan/Tier LegalShield IDShield Combined
Individual $7.27 $3.21 $10.02
Family $7.27 $5.98 $12.37

Learn More

For more information, visit the LegalShield website or call 800-654-7757.

 

Identity Protection

Identity Theft and Online Privacy Protection though IDShield

Legal Assistance/Identity Theft provides an individual plan and a family plan option. Legal Assistance/Identity Theft provides comprehensive identity and credit monitoring, real-time alerts, and direct access to dedicated licensed private investigators who will restore your identity if stolen.

IDShield Plan Benefits Include:

  • Identity consultation and advice
  • Online privacy and reputation management
  • Financial account protection
  • $1 million protection policy
  • Identity and credit monitoring
  • Identity and credit threat alerts
  • Child monitoring (family plan only)
  • Full-service identity restoration
  • Direct access to licensed private investigators
  • Monthly credit score tracker
  • Social media monitoring
  • Mobile app

The Legal Assistance/Identity Theft individual plan provides coverage for the employee only. The Legal Assistance/Identity Theft family plan provides coverage for the employee, employee's spouse, and up to 10 dependent children under the age of 26. Consultation and restoration services are provided to those dependents aged 18-26. Child monitoring is provided for dependents under the age of 18.

Plan/Tier LegalShield IDShield Combined
Individual $7.27 $3.21 $10.02
Family $7.27 $5.98 $12.37

Learn More

For more information, visit the IDShield website or call 866-916-0647. You can enroll in Legal Assistance/Identity Theft in Workday as a new hire or during Open Enrollment.

Note: IDShield is powered by LegalShield. For more information on LegalShield and IDShield, please visit the LegalShield website.