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Accessing Your Health Benefits While Out of State

This document for State, UW and Local retirees describes the health plans that offer out-of-state coverage for routine care and what to expect while you're out of network.

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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.

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Group Health Insurance Fact Sheet

The group health insurance program is an employer-sponsored program offering group health coverage to employees of state agencies, UW System, UW Hospital & Clinics Authority and participating local government employers.

Wisconsin's 218 Agreement with Social Security

All employers that wish to take part in the Wisconsin Retirement System must join and be covered by a Section 218 Agreement, which is an agreement between the state and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide Social Security coverage for state and local government employees.