The Group Insurance Board previously approved changes to the Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Program that expanded coverage to employees aged 70 and over. This change went into effect May 1, 2023.

Current enrollees no longer have their coverage terminated when they turn age 70. Coverage continues while the enrollee is employed with a participating employer and continues to pay required premiums. 

New employees aged 70 and older must be offered ICI coverage upon hire.

Note: Employers who did not offer their employees over age 70 the opportunity to enroll during the special enrollment period in May 2023 should contact ETF Employer Services immediately at etfsmbemployerinsurance@etf.wi.gov.

For more information about  the ICI expansion for employees aged 70 and older, please see this April employer news: Income Continuation Insurance Program Expands Coverage for Age 70 and Older.