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
  • 2024
Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
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Transitioning Care with a New Health Plan

When changing health plans there are many things you have to consider. This handout will help you determine if you can keep your current health care providers with the new plan, if you will need to change providers and how to do so and what steps you should take if you are receiving complex care.

Health and Wellness News
May 16, 2023 12:00pm

Mental Health and Well Wisconsin Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Learn about mental health resources available to you through the Group Health Insurance Program and Employee Assistance Programs through this new Mental Health Resources page.

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Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

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.

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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
  • 2024
Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Tips for Choosing a New Health Plan

Each year’s health benefits open enrollment period provides members the opportunity to change health plans within the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. When considering a change in health plans, there are several things you may want to consider.

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Health Insurance & Pharmacy for Active Employees

Find out how your Group Health Insurance and pharmacy benefits work. This video provides a general overview of your health benefits and how to access your health benefit program information. Watch this video at your leisure on demand 24/7.

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5 minutes
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Transitioning Care to a New Health Plan

Do you need to choose a new health plan and not sure what to do? In this video you’ll learn steps you can take to transition to a new health plan. Watch this video at your leisure on demand 24/7.