Employer News
Jun 23, 2021 12:00pm

Sick-Leave Eligible Retirees and the COBRA ARPA Subsidy

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) provides for temporary 100% COBRA premium subsidies for eligible former employees who suffered an involuntary job loss, and for current or former employees who have suffered a reduction in hours that made them COBRA-eligible. A member might qualify both to use their sick leave in retirement and for the COBRA subsidy.

Department News
Nov 15, 2023 4:15pm

GIB Focuses on Program Affordability and Sustainability

The Group Insurance Board today discussed initiatives that would support program affordability for members, program innovation, and the overall sustainability of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also approved the release of several requests for proposal.

Employer News
Jan 19, 2022 9:00am

2022 Well Wisconsin Program

The Well Wisconsin program is available to subscribers and spouses enrolled in the Group Health Insurance Program via a partnership with WebMD. Participants can earn a taxable $150 gift card by completing a health check, health assessment, and well-being activity.

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).

Employer News
Sep 28, 2021 12:00pm

2022 Open Enrollment Kickoff Recordings Available

ETF recently hosted its annual open enrollment kickoff meeting virtually for state and local employers for plan year 2022. Recordings of these events are now available.

Employer News
Sep 30, 2022 2:00pm

2023 Open Enrollment Kickoff Recordings Available

ETF recently hosted its 2023 annual open enrollment kickoff meetings and Q&A sessions virtually for state and local employers. Recordings of these events are now available.