Video
7 minutes
Confused person trying to pick a health plan

Choosing a Plan Design

Not sure where to start when deciding on a health plan? This video will walk you through the first step: choosing a plan design. The video shows the key differences between your options and case studies show how different plan designs would affect a participant’s budget over 3 years.

You or Your Dependent Has a Medicare Coverage Change (Retirees and Survivors Only)

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
Nurse helping support a patient with a cane

Long-Term Care Insurance

Available to state employees and retirees. Long-term care insurance covers medical services, such as nursing care or therapies. It also includes supportive services, such as bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed, taking medicines, or preparing meals.

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

How to Sign Up for Benefits Mentor

Before you begin your Benefits Mentor experience you will need to register and verify your identity. Follow our instructions for helpful tips.

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

Learn about the insurances provided by ETF, such as health, dental and vision insurance.

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
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Flyer Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Transitioning Care with a New Health Plan

When changing health plans there are many things you have to consider. This handout will help you determine if you can keep your current health care providers with the new plan, if you will need to change providers and how to do so and what steps you should take if you are receiving complex care.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree

Ombudsperson Services

The ETF ombudsperson staff attempts to resolve questions and issues on behalf of WRS members.