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The changes consolidate the separate standard and supplemental coverage levels into a single coverage level.  The goal is a simplified program that is easier to understand and administer. 

State employers, complete to report monthly premiums for group income continuation insurance.

The GIB previously approved changes to the ICI Program that expanded coverage to employees aged 70 and over. This change went into effect May 1, 2023.

ETF has released two new recorded webinars for employers focused on the ICI Program. The two webinars cover topics including benefit amounts, eligibility, enrollment options, filing claims, employer errors, and more.

ETF has updated the ICI Program materials for state employers and participants, focused on revision for the consolidation of coverage levels and the new provision regarding UW employees with position in more than one WRS employment category.

An issue requiring employers using myETF Benefits to frequently clear cached images and files has been resolved.

ETF has selected Benefitfocus as the new insurance administration system. Benefitfocus offers a single, cloud-based solution that personalizes the enrollment experience and streamlines benefits administration for more than 239,000 members.

The GIB today approved changes to the State and Local Income Continuation Insurance Programs to ensure continued compliance with federal law.

If you become disabled while working for a WRS employer, you may be eligible to receive WRS disability benefits that will give you income for the time you are unable to return to work.

ICI Rate Tables, which are effective from February 1 to January 31 of the following year.