Action Required for GHC- SCW Members

GHC of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) will split into two separate networks starting January 1, 2024: GHC-SCW Dane Choice and GHC-SCW Neighbors. Both networks will include UW and Meriter hospitals and specialists. 

Retirees and most employees* who are currently enrolled in GHC-SCW will automatically be enrolled in GHC-SCW Dane Choice unless they elect to enroll in GHC-SCW Neighbors or a different health plan during open enrollment. If you have a primary care provider or primary care clinic outside of Dane County, you will need to enroll in GHC-SCW Neighbors or a different health plan.

*STAR employees who are currently enrolled in GHC-SCW will not be automatically enrolled. You must enroll in either GHC-SCW Dane Choice, GHC-SCW Neighbors, or another health plan during open enrollment. If you are a STAR employee and do not enroll in a new health plan, you will not have coverage as of January 1, 2024.

Supplemental Insurance

Are you aware that you may be eligible for supplemental dental, vision, and accident benefits? All state employees are eligible to enroll in any of these benefits during open enrollment. Local employees are eligible if your employer offers them.

Supplemental dental offers coverage for major dental services such as crowns, bridges, implants, root canals, and dentures. Deductibles and limitations may apply for services. 

Supplemental vision offers coverage for a routine eye exam, frames, and lenses. Copays and limitations may apply for services.  

The accident plan provides a cash payment for injuries suffered as a result of an accident such as concussions, fractures, burns, emergency care, and surgeries.   

Visit ETF’s Insurance page to learn more.

Life Insurance

Protect your loved ones financially by enrolling in the State of Wisconsin Group Life Insurance Program. You’re already reviewing and enrolling in other benefits, you can also check to see if life insurance is right for you. The Group Life Insurance Program is available to all state employees, and local government employees whose employers participate in the program. You may even be able to continue coverage in retirement.

Eligible employees may apply for life insurance coverage at any time by providing a satisfactory evidence of insurability application. Visit the life insurance page on the ETF website to learn more.

Well Wisconsin Deadline: October 13

Are you currently enrolled in the Group Health Insurance Program? Did you know that your enrollment gets you and your enrolled spouse access to tools and resources to help you live your best life? Plus, you can earn a $150 prepaid card to help offset costs that assist you with your physical and mental well-being. But the October 13 deadline is quickly approaching. Log into your Well Wisconsin account at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin to complete your health assessment, health check, and well-being activity now. Call WebMD with any questions at 1-800-821-6591.

Free COVID Tests

The federal government recently began offering four, free, at-home COVID tests for each household that makes a request. Visit www.covid.gov to order your free COVID tests.