Effective February 1, 2024, the ICI Program will consolidate its standard and supplemental coverage levels into a single level of coverage for earnings up to $120,000.
The Board has extended the ICI premium holiday for 2023, based on the strong financial position of the local ICI plan. This means that employers and employees will not pay premiums for either standard or supplemental ICI coverage.
This information is to help employers prepare for the 2023 reconciliation process. Annual reconciliation is a time-sensitive project. Your assistance is required to ensure that your employees’ WRS Annual Statements of Benefits are accurate and complete.
ETF has created a second training video to provide information and answer questions about the program options available in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program.
The changes consolidate the separate standard and supplemental coverage levels into a single coverage level. The goal is a simplified program that is easier to understand and administer.
The Department of Employee Trust Funds, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business on Thursday, November 23, due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. ETF’s customer service call center staff will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, November 24.
The Group Insurance Board today discussed initiatives that would support program affordability for members, program innovation, and the overall sustainability of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also approved the release of several requests for proposal.
Securian has reduced the Accident Plan “Individual and Child(ren)” and the “Family” premiums by $0.01 per month to make biweekly payroll deduction easier.
ETF has updated How to Join the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program (ET-1139) and How to Become a Participating Employer Under the Wisconsin Public Employer's Group Life Insurance Program (ET-1107). Please disregard any previous versions.
ETF has created a new training video to provide information and answer questions about the program options available in the WPE Group Health Insurance Program.