Department and Employer News

The Group Insurance Board yesterday received an update on preliminary rate setting for the Group Health Insurance Program, amid rising health benefit costs. The Board also voted against offering a new pharmacy cost-savings program in 2024 and addressed other business.

ETF is conducting online WRS employer training sessions for employers. This training is beneficial for both employers new to WRS administration and more experienced WRS employers who would like a refresher.

Visit ETF's new webpages on power of attorney documents and guardianship orders and how they pertain to WRS benefits.

Check out the Well Wisconsin Daily Habits program, learn about optimizing your sleep, and listen in to the latest Well Wisconsin Radio podcast episodes.

Please share this information with your employees. Exploring these resources now can help members make an important decision with time to consider their choices and prevent delays in processing or benefits. 

Promote National Immunization Awareness Month, the newest Stressless Challenge beginning August 30, and September webinars. 

ETF requires a member’s ITIN or SSN to administer benefits. What should employers do when you have employees or their dependents without one of these numbers?

ETF has updated two additional chapters of the State Health Insurance Standards, Guidelines, and Administration Employer Manual (ET-1118).

ETF has updated two additional chapters of the Local Employer Health Insurance Standards, Guidelines, and Administration Employer Manual (ET-1144).

ETF, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business Tuesday July 4, 2023, due to the Fourth of July holiday.