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
Health and Wellness News
Oct 10, 2024 12:00pm
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Preventive Care and Drugs Coverage in 2025

Open enrollment runs until Oct. 25, 2024. Learn about preventive care and drugs coverage in 2025, where to get free vaccines, diabetes management program, and more.

ET-8501
Jul 18, 2023 2:00pm Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2021

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2021 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

Department News
May 21, 2025 4:30pm
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GIB Approves Health Insurance Program Rates for 2026

Today, the Group Insurance Board set premium rates for the 2026 plan year. In addition, the Board approved the health plan service area qualifications and other benefits of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

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
  • 2025
Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
ET-8501
Dec 31, 2019 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2019

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2019 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.