Health and Wellness News
May 16, 2023 12:00pm

Mental Health and Well Wisconsin Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Learn about mental health resources available to you through the Group Health Insurance Program and Employee Assistance Programs through this new Mental Health Resources page.

Flyer Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Accessing Your Health Benefits While Out of State

This document for State, UW and Local retirees describes the health plans that offer out-of-state coverage for routine care and what to expect while you're out of network.

Life Insurance Benefit Payout

A benefit may be paid during your lifetime or upon your death.  You or your beneficiary must make sure to follow the correct steps to receive your benefit.

You Move From Your Health Plan’s Service Area (County) for at Least Three Months

Experiencing this life event may allow you to make changes to your accident plan or health, dental, vision, or long-term care insurance.

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

Non-STAR State Employees Enrollment

Beyond Vision, Fox River Navigation System Authority, WEDC, WHEDA, WHEFA

Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Plan Year
  • 2024
Department News
Jul 27, 2023 11:00am

GIB Reviews Preliminary Rates for 2024

The Group Insurance Board yesterday received an update on preliminary rate setting for the Group Health Insurance Program, amid rising health benefit costs. The Board also voted against offering a new pharmacy cost-savings program in 2024 and addressed other business.