News for Employers

This news for state employers provides information on 2026 health insurance rates, as well as updates for the 2026 plan year. The 2026 health benefits open enrollment period is October 6-31, 2025.

Group Health Insurance Program subscribers and spouses can get help managing their pain with the new Kaia Health Pain Management program, via Well Wisconsin.

Schedule your 2025 flu vaccine clinic, promote biometric screening events, and share the new Kaia Health pain management program for your employees.

Learn more about how to build a rewarding employee experience through understanding the value of the Group Health Insurance Program.

The GIB established the 2026 insurance open enrollment period to be October 6-31, 2025. Attend an open enrollment kickoff meeting to learn more.

The GIB established the 2026 insurance open enrollment period to be October 6-31, 2025. Attend an open enrollment kickoff meeting to learn more.

Today, the Group Insurance Board set premium rates for the 2026 plan year. In addition, the Board approved the health plan service area qualifications and other benefits of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

If you prefer to provide your employees with a paper copy of the guide, we will automatically send you the same number of guides as you received last year. If you would like to change the number of copies, contact name, or mailing address, email ETF.

The Department of Employee Trust Funds, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business Monday, May 26, 2025, due to the Memorial Day observance.

Subscribers and spouses under the ETF-administered health insurance can earn a $150 prepaid card for completing a quick health assessment, health check, and well-being activity by Oct. 17.