Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? Review the most commonly asked questions we receive.

Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Health and Wellness News
Sep 26, 2024 12:00pm
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Open Enrollment Starts Sept. 30, 2024

The annual open enrollment period starts Sept. 30 and ends Oct. 20, 2024. Learn more about what’s new for 2025, and attend an online Insurance Benefits Forum.

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Health Check Options

This resource explains your health check options to help you tune into greater well-being.

Health Plan Total Premium Rates For UW Grad Students

Your employer may pay a portion of your health care premium. This page lists the full premium amounts, which is the amount before any employer contribution.

Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Plan Year
  • 2025

What a Guardian Can Do

Each time a guardian makes a request on behalf of a member, ETF will review the Letters of Guardianship of the Estate. The request will be approved or denied based on the authority granted in the letters.

Department News
May 21, 2025 4:30pm
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GIB Approves Health Insurance Program Rates for 2026

Today, the Group Insurance Board set premium rates for the 2026 plan year. In addition, the Board approved the health plan service area qualifications and other benefits of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.