Department News
Feb 22, 2023 3:00pm

GIB Authorizes Negotiation of Wellness Contracts

GIB approves the issuance of a letter of intent to award contract(s) to WebMD for administering the Well Wisconsin Program, including well-being, mental health, and chronic condition management; reviews initiatives based on Healthcare Triple Aim guiding principles; sets the 2024 open enrollment period; and more.

Employer News
Jun 16, 2021 12:00pm

Host a 2021 Flu Shot Clinic

Due to COVID-19, encouraging employees to get their flu vaccination this fall carries extra importance. Employers may host flu clinics between August 16 – December 17, 2021.

Department News
Feb 21, 2024 3:50pm

GIB Approves Benefit Changes for 2025

The Group Insurance Board today approved benefit changes for the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program for the 2025 plan year.

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.

Health and Wellness News
Jun 20, 2023 12:00pm

Health Coaches and Fad Diets

Check out Well Wisconsin health coaching options and possibly lower the cost of your diabetes drugs, learn about fad diets, and access Well Wisconsin anytime with the free app.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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ETF Governing Boards Welcome New Members

A staff from the Madison Area Technical College joins the ETF Board, while a Sheboygan County Board of Supervisor becomes the newest member of the Wisconsin Retirement Board. The Teachers Retirement Board also welcomes new members.

Department News
Aug 16, 2023 4:30pm

GIB Sets 2024 Health Insurance Program Rates

The GIB today voted to increase rates in 2024 to offset rising health benefit costs and to maintain reserve funds of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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Deferred Compensation Fees Reduced for 2024

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, administrative fees paid by participants of the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) will decrease by an average of 40% as recently approved by the Deferred Compensation Board.