The Local Employer Health Insurance Standards, Guidelines and Administration Manual (ET-1144) has been revised. The revision date of each chapter is indicated next to the title of each chapter. Please disregard any previous versions of this manual. Changes are summarized below.

  • Section 201A Benefit Program Option Information: In the benefits grid, the deductibles for the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) were updated to $1,600 individual, $3,200 family. This benefit changed January 1, 2024.
  • Section 603A Changing Health Plans: Items 4 and 5 were added to document current practice regarding the life events when a person gains or loses a significant share of employer contribution. This language aligns with the online Life Event Guide
  • Section 606C Adding Dependent when Dependent has Involuntary Loss of Other Coverage…: Clarifies current practice that if an eligible dependent loses coverage as a stepchild under a divorced parent’s other coverage, they may be enrolled in this program as an eligible dependent.

If you have any employer related questions regarding the group health insurance program, please contact the Employer Communication Center at ETFSMBEmployerInsurance@etf.wi.gov or 1-877-533-5020.