Department and Employer News

The Group Insurance Board today examined the cost effectiveness of bariatric surgery and adding coverage of weight-loss drugs in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

While there are many new features and capabilities that this system will offer when it goes live, we have identified one feature that will not be available for local employers at that time. Specifically, the premium rate display, with a contribution breakout showing the member and employer shares, will not be visible to your employees.

Submit your requests for 2025 onsite health screening events and presentations. Register for and promote fitness classes. Note next month’s deadline for wellness grants and award nominations.

Make sure you are aware of the following important deadlines for making changes to your insurance and retirement benefits, effective January 2025.

The Group Insurance Board has approved the Wisconsin Public Employer Group Life Insurance premium rates for local employees. Claims experience has been stable, resulting in no change to local employee premium rates for 2023.

The Board moved forward with the 5% increase to the employee premium rates effective April 1, 2024. For rates effective April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, please see Group Life Insurance Plan Monthly Rates (ET-2164).

Apply for a wellness grant and submit nominations for a Well Wisconsin Award by December 20.

The deadline for employers to enter benefits applications into the myETF Benefits system is November 15, 2024.

One of our most popular webinars will be held on Nov. 7, Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Register here.

Learn about our Insurance Help page, how to contact Health Plan and Vendors, additional benefits from Delta Dental, and other mental health support programs.