2025

November 18, 2025

During the Benefits Open Enrollment period, which ended October 31, 2025, you had an opportunity to make changes to your benefits for 2026. Changes made during the Benefits Open Enrollment period will take effect on January 1, 2026. Review your Benefit Summary to make sure your benefits elections and the dependents you would like to […]

November 18, 2025

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) wants to know about your preferences for paying for health insurance. Please complete the Health Insurance Program Plan Design Survey by Monday, December 1, 2025. The survey is intended for benefits eligible employees. The short survey collects demographics information and preferences for premium rates and other cost sharing […]

November 11, 2025

An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statement shows claims information about the services provided during your health or dental visits. An EOB is created by your insurance carrier to show you the total cost of your services. It also shows you the portion that was paid by insurance, the discounts for obtaining services within a specific […]

October 28, 2025

Benefits Open Enrollment ends Friday, October 31, 2025! This is your annual opportunity to review your benefits and dependents and enroll or make changes for 2026. Changes made during Benefits Open Enrollment are effective January 1, 2026. Review Review the Benefits Open Enrollment web page for the following resources: 2026 Benefits Highlights video Department of Employee Trust […]

September 24, 2025

To help you prepare for the Benefits Open Enrollment period, October 6 – October 31, 2025, the below information highlights the similarities and differences of the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and non-HDHP. You should choose a health insurance plan design that best fits your needs. Changes made during Benefits Open Enrollment are effective January […]

September 16, 2025

The Benefits Open Enrollment period is October 6 – October 31, 2025. This is your annual opportunity to enroll in or make changes to your benefits and dependents for the upcoming calendar year. Changes made during Benefits Open Enrollment are effective January 1, 2026. Below are the highlights for 2026. State Group Health Insurance The […]

August 29, 2025

Protect yourself this flu season by getting your annual flu vaccination! The Well Wisconsin Program offers workplace flu vaccine clinics because rolling up your sleeve now is better than an illness later. Flu vaccinations are free and voluntary for employees and spouses enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program. Follow the below steps to […]

August 15, 2025

Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited Appointees with a leave-eligible appointment must submit a monthly leave report for each appointment, even if no leave was used. Leave should be reported on or before the day the leave is taken. If no leave is taken enter a “No Leave Taken” after the end of the month. Missing leave […]

August 12, 2025

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is offering in-person group retirement appointments statewide. In these 2½ hour sessions, ETF will guide you through the steps of applying for retirement to help you make decisions that are right for you. Requirement to Register Before you can register for a group appointment, you must first have […]