The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) provides for temporary 100% COBRA premium subsidies for eligible former employees who suffered an involuntary job loss, and for current or former employees who have suffered a reduction in hours that made them COBRA-eligible. A member might qualify both to use their sick leave in retirement and for the COBRA subsidy.
Positive investment returns in 2020 was the primary reason for a decrease in rates. For more information about the 2022 rates, the actuarial valuation report and presentation is available in the board meeting materials.
Due to COVID-19, encouraging employees to get their flu vaccination this fall carries extra importance. Employers may host flu clinics between August 16 – December 17, 2021.
The Group Insurance Board has extended the income continuation insurance (ICI) premium holiday for 2022, based on the strong financial position of the local ICI plan.
Local Employers in Group Health Insurance: Find out about who is eligible for the Well Wisconsin program, how your employees can earn the $150 incentive, and how to support wellness within your worksite.
The health benefits open enrollment period is September 27 - October 22, 2021. ETF will host three virtual kickoffs during this year’s It’s Your Choice open enrollment period.
The health benefits open enrollment period is September 27 - October 22, 2021. Attend the virtual employer kickoff event will be held virtually on September 16, 2021.
For the 2022 plan year, the It’s Your Choice decision guide will continue to be a printed guide, as a companion piece to the collection of It’s Your Choice web pages found on the ETF website. Please let ETF know by July 16, 2021 how many paper guides you would like.
ETF has updated the State Health Insurance Standards, Guidelines, and Administration Employer Manual (ET-1118), and has summarized the changes here. Please disregard any previous versions of this manual.