WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Tips for Choosing a New Health Plan

Each year’s health benefits open enrollment period provides members the opportunity to change health plans within the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. When considering a change in health plans, there are several things you may want to consider.

Cancellation or Termination of Health Coverage FAQs

Program Option
  • 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
Plan Year
  • 2024

Group Health Insurance Administration Manual

The health insurance employer standards, guidelines and administration manual is a reference source intended to aid your administration of and participation in the Wisconsin group health insurance program.

Video
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Health Insurance & Pharmacy for Active Employees

Find out how your Group Health Insurance and pharmacy benefits work. This video provides a general overview of your health benefits and how to access your health benefit program information. Watch this video at your leisure on demand 24/7.

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs)

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) cost less per month but won't start paying for your care until you meet your deductible. The one exception is preventive care, which is covered at 100%. Learn how an HDHP differs from the other options, and if it is a good fit for you.

Plan Year
  • 2024
Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits