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 2025.
For rates effective July 1, 2025-March 31, 2026, please see Group Life Insurance Plan Monthly Rates (ET-2164).
Spouse and Dependent
The premium for spouse and dependent coverage will remain the same as the current rate of $1.60 per unit.
Joining the Plan
Employers who do not currently participate in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program may adopt a Resolution for Inclusion Under Group Life Insurance (ET-1303), to provide employees with one or more of the plans available under the Program.
The resolution must be certified by the WRS agent for that employer or, for non-WRS pension plans only, by the authorized employer representative. Coverage will be effective on the first day of the fourth month following receipt of the certified resolution at ETF.
If you have questions about joining the Group Life Insurance Program, contact the Employer Communication Center at 1-877-533-5020 or email us at ETFSMBESSNewEmployer@etf.wi.gov.
Lifestyle Benefits for Local Employees
Securian Financial offers Lifestyle Benefits services, a group of additional services to local employees enrolled in the life insurance plan, as well as to their immediate family members at no additional cost. The services include legacy planning resources, legal, financial and grief resources, travel assistance, and beneficiary financial counseling.
Securian contracts with providers to offer these services at no additional cost to employees. There are no administrative responsibilities for ETF or employers. The services are optional. The service providers do not receive any personal employee information, and the providers will not initiate contact with employees.
Introducing Empathy
Empathy is a service that offers a comprehensive support system for preparing for a loss and after the loss of a loved one.
Empathy offers bereavement support by providing insured individuals and beneficiaries personalized guidance and care for the administrative, emotional, legal, and financial challenges both when preparing for a loss and after a loved one passes away.
Insured individuals and beneficiaries gain access to a dedicated Care Manager, who provides guidance through the emotional and practical challenges of a loss. Users receive a personalized, step-by-step Care Plan tailored to their unique situation and needs.
There is no additional cost to members to utilize this service.