News for Employers

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.

What happens when a retired employee comes back to work for a WRS-eligible employer? What impact does that have on health insurance? What about life insurance?

Learn about the different supplemental plans and life insurance, how to update your beneficiary designation, and much more.

ETF recently hosted the annual open enrollment kickoff meetings and Q&A sessions for plan year 2025. Recordings are now available for state and local employers.

My Benefits Employer News is a monthly newsletter to keep you informed about ETF’s new Insurance Administration System. You’ll learn about system functionality, upcoming policy changes, key dates, system training, and support.