Department News
Nov 13, 2024 4:30pm
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GIB Examines Cost Effectiveness of Health Benefits

The Group Insurance Board today examined the cost effectiveness of bariatric surgery and adding coverage of weight-loss drugs in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs)

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) cost less per month but won't start paying for your care until you meet your deductible. The one exception is preventive care, which is covered at 100%. Learn how an HDHP differs from the other options, and if it is a good fit for you.

Plan Year
  • 2025
Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Department News
May 24, 2024 8:30am
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GIB Sets 2025 Health Insurance Program Rates

(Updated June 18, 2024) The Group Insurance Board has set premium rates for 2025, while taking action to stabilize the reserve of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also approved health plan service areas for the 2025 plan year at its meeting yesterday.

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Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)

Learn more about health, dental and wellness benefits - for certain local retirees and surviving dependents.

Plan Year
  • 2025
Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
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.

Components of Your Health Insurance Premium

Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
  • 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

Medicare Health Plan Premium Rates

How much you will pay each month for your health care premium?
Plan Year
    2025
Program Option
    Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits

Medicare Health Plan Premium Rates

How much you will pay each month for your health care premium?
Plan Year
    2025
Program Option
    Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits

Medicare Health Plan Premium Rates

How much you will pay each month for your health care premium.
Plan Year
    2025
Program Option
    Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits