Health and Wellness News
Sep 30, 2024 12:00pm
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Open Enrollment Starts Today

Learn important Information on insurance benefits and other notable changes for 2025.

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.

Health and Wellness News
Oct 6, 2025 12:00pm
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Open Enrollment Starts Today

The annual open enrollment period has started and ends October 31, 2025. Know some notable changes for your insurance in 2026.

Health and Wellness News
Sep 26, 2024 12:00pm
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Open Enrollment Starts Sept. 30, 2024

The annual open enrollment period starts Sept. 30 and ends Oct. 20, 2024. Learn more about what’s new for 2025, and attend an online Insurance Benefits Forum.

WRS News Online for Employees
Sep 2, 2025 5:00pm
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2026 Insurance Open Enrollment on Oct. 6-31, 2025

For 2026, expect name changes for a few health plans, new administrators for vision insurance and pre-tax savings accounts, and increased medical deductible for the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Access HDHP.

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.