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2026 Insurance Changes

Learn about all insurance changes for the 2026 plan year. Changes this year include health plan name changes, expanded coverage of the State Maintenace Plan (SMP) for members in the local program, an increase to the deductible for the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), and more.

Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
  • Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Health and Wellness News
Sep 30, 2024 12:00pm
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Open Enrollment Starts Today

Learn important Information on insurance benefits and other notable changes for 2025.

WRS News Online for Employees
Sep 2, 2025 5:00pm
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2026 Insurance Open Enrollment on Oct. 6-31, 2025

For 2026, expect name changes for a few health plans, new administrators for vision insurance and pre-tax savings accounts, and increased medical deductible for the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Access HDHP.

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Form Active Employee / Local Employer / State Employer

COBRA Continuation - Conversion Notice

Under federal law, known as COBRA, you and your qualified beneficiaries may continue group health insurance coverage, if eligible.

ET-2314a
Form Local Employer / State Employer

Model COBRA Subsidy Notice

This is the Model Notice for COBRA Continuation Subsidy under the American Rescue Plan [ARP] Act of 2021. Employers please note that information for qualified beneficiaries must be completed. 

Flyer Active Employee / Local Employer / State Employer

Well Wisconsin Launch Flyer

The new Well Wisconsin portal is simpler, easier to use, and more customized to your personal experience. Complete a health assessment, health check, well-being activity to earn a gift card.