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The State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP) provides uniform health benefits to both state agencies and local government entities. Nearly a dozen health plans participate in the GHIP providing coverage to nearly one-quarter million lives.

This page contains information for health plans interested in joining the GHIP. All health plans must apply to join the program. Here you will find access the application, additional resources, and more information on the application process.

Understand the steps to report a death and ETF’s process for paying benefits.

The state health insurance manual (ET-1118) has been revised. Please disregard any previous versions of this manual. Changes are summarized here.

The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) has issued this Request for Information to solicit input from parties interested in the following State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Programs:

• Access and State Maintenance Plan (SMP)
• Local Group Health Insurance Program (for non-State Agencies)

Access the agenda and materials for the meeting.

April eAlert: Regional Biometric Health Screenings, Diabetes Support, 5K Workshops

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) subsidizes the full COBRA premium for “Assistance Eligible Individuals” for periods of coverage from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021.

Premium and contribution payment deadlines for ETF-administered programs.

Security Health Plan will not be available for the 2020 plan year. Learn what steps you need to take if you currently have health insurance through Security Health Plan.