Group Health Insurance

The State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program is an employer-sponsored program offering group health coverage to employees of state agencies, the UW System, UW Hospitals & Clinics Authority, participating local government employers, and annuitants (and their insured survivors).

ET-9019
Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Local Annuitant Health Program Fact Sheet

LAHP is a program that provides group health insurance for retirees whose group health insurance with their former employer does not meet their needs or is not permanently available after retirement.

Health Insurance for Employers

The Group Health Insurance Program offers employees of employers who participate in the WRS or are covered by a Section 218
Agreement a uniform medical benefits package. The employer can also choose to offer Uniform Dental Benefits.

ET-2572
Form Local Employer / State Employer

New Employee Benefit Checklist

A tool for an employer to confirm information was presented to a new employee, due dates identified and appropriate information and forms supplied for all ETF-administered benefits offered by the employer.

ET-8934
Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Ombudsperson Services Fact Sheet

ETF Ombudsperson Services was created in 1992 to assist members with insurance problems or inquiries.

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.