The Basic group life insurance plan became available to state employees in 1958 and to local government employees in 1960. Spouse & Dependent, Supplemental and Additional coverage is also available.
Many insurance companies and brokers offer benefits like health, disability, dental, or other insurances. As a WPE, please be aware of the benefits available to you through ETF to avoid any confusion or misinformation provided by these companies.
The Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program is a benefit provided under the WRS and is available to employees of the State of Wisconsin and employees of participating Wisconsin local government employers.
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What do employers need to do when an employee terminates employment? What do employers do about the WRS, health insurance, life insurance, and other benefits?
This training is for all state and local employers who use myETF Benefits to enroll new employees in benefits, view and update health insurance information, view and update demographic information, or complete terminations. See what form to complete for access, where to log in, and how to navigate myETF Benefits.
The Group Life Insurance Program is available to local government employers who choose to participate. Watch ETF’s newest training video to explore the basics of this program and have your questions answered.
A tool for an employer to confirm information was presented to a new employee, due dates identified and appropriate information and forms supplied for all ETF-administered benefits offered by the employer.
ETF has published new recorded webinars for local employers focused on the Group Health Insurance Program and supplemental benefits to help answer employer questions.