Department and Employer News

August 2024 eAlert: Well Wisconsin Incentive Deadline, Flu Vaccine Clinics, and Upcoming Events

The Group Insurance Board today reviewed trends in healthcare market consolidation and the impacts on the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also discussed approaches for the coverage of weight-loss drugs.

Welcome to My Benefits Employer News, 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.

ETF announces the appointment of Renee Walk as Director of the Office of Strategic Health Policy (OSHP).

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.

July eAlert: New virtual group fitness class, Live Well Wisconsin Radio Podcast: Putting Sustainability on the Menu

Promote Five to Thrive, fitness classes, and new webinars for your employees. Complete the champion contest submission and sign up for the champion webinar for strategies to increase engagement before the incentive deadline.

The direct links to these old “On-line Network” applications are no longer after July 10, 2024: On-line Network for Employers and Health Plans (ONE and ONHP), and Contract Administrators/Vendors Request for Proposal (RFP).

ETF, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business Thursday, July 4, 2024, due to the observance of Independence Day.

The Board approved WRS contribution rates for 2025. Contribution rates are effective for salaries and wages paid beginning January 1, 2025.