Department News
Aug 14, 2024 5:00pm
Graphic design representing the types of insurance under the Group Health Insurance Program

GIB Reviews Healthcare Trends, Drug Coverage

The Group Insurance Board today reviewed trends in healthcare market consolidation and the impacts on the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also discussed approaches for the coverage of weight-loss drugs.

Video
7 minutes
Confused person trying to pick a health plan

Choosing a Plan Design

Not sure where to start when deciding on a health plan? This video will walk you through the first step: choosing a plan design. The video shows the key differences between your options and case studies show how different plan designs would affect a participant’s budget over 3 years.

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Form Retiree

Medicare Enrollment for Disability Retirees

If you retired due to a disability, you may be eligible for Medicare benefits. Medicare eligibility related to disability is available to persons who have received Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months, who have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).

You Have a Job Change Where You Gain a Greater Share of Employer Contribution Toward Your Coverage (Active Employees Only)

Experiencing this life event may allow you to make changes to your accident plan or health, dental, vision, or long-term care insurance.

Program Option
  • 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
Report Active Employee / Retiree / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Long-Term Disability Insurance Actuarial Valuation 2012

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan (LTDI) as of December 31, 2012.

You Have a Job Change Where You Lose a Significant Share of Employer Contribution Toward Your Coverage (Active Employees Only)

Experiencing this life event may allow you to make changes to your accident plan or health, dental, vision, or long-term care insurance.

Program Option
  • 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
Report Active Employee / Retiree / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Long-Term Disability Insurance Actuarial Valuation 2013

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan (LTDI) as of December 31, 2013.

Guardianship

A guardian is appointed by a court when a person is unable to make or communicate medical decisions, financial decisions, or both. Learn how Letters of Guardianship can impact a WRS account.