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Benefits Dispute

Learn how to address a benefits dispute and how Ombudspersons Services can help.

Employer News
May 6, 2021 12:00am

Local Health Insurance Manual (ET-1144) Updated April 2021

ETF has updated the Local Employer Health Insurance Standards, Guidelines, and Administration Manual (ET-1144) and has summarized the changes in the table here.  Please disregard any previous versions of this manual.

Employer News
Jan 19, 2022 9:00am

2022 Well Wisconsin Program

The Well Wisconsin program is available to subscribers and spouses enrolled in the Group Health Insurance Program via a partnership with WebMD. Participants can earn a taxable $150 gift card by completing a health check, health assessment, and well-being activity.

Employer News
Jun 23, 2021 12:00pm

Sick-Leave Eligible Retirees and the COBRA ARPA Subsidy

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) provides for temporary 100% COBRA premium subsidies for eligible former employees who suffered an involuntary job loss, and for current or former employees who have suffered a reduction in hours that made them COBRA-eligible. A member might qualify both to use their sick leave in retirement and for the COBRA subsidy.

Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) FAQs

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the pharmacy benefit.

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
Plan Year
  • 2024

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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Duty Disability Program Actuarial Valuation 2010

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Duty Disability Program as of January 1, 2011.