GIB Sets Open Enrollment Dates for 2027 and Looks at Plan Design Changes
Today, the Group Insurance Committee approved the public offering period for the 2027 plan year, scheduled from October 5 to 30, 2026. They also discussed proposed design changes and cost-sharing adjustment options, but opted to postpone their decisions for a later meeting. The Board also decided to hold off on a decision about the Access […]
GIB Looks into Wellness Program and Assesses Health Plan Evaluations
Today, the Group Insurance Committee evaluated the Well Wisconsin program’s effectiveness. They also approved a one-year renewal of the contract with WebMD to manage areas like chronic disease, mental health, and human services. The Division of Employee Trust Funds presented two reports concerning the Well Wisconsin program, which included an audit on how WebMD manages […]
GIB Approves Life Insurance Rates and Evaluates Health Plan Options
Group Insurance Board Reviews Health Insurance Program Today, the Group Insurance Board took a closer look at a comparative analysis regarding the design of the Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP). Additionally, the board has approved a premium hike for the Wisconsin Public Employers (WPE) Group Life Insurance Program. The ETF examined the non-Medicare plan options […]
GIB Approves Health Insurance Program Rates for 2026
Today, the Group Insurance Board is establishing premium rates for the 2026 planning year. They’ve also approved qualifications for the health planning service area alongside other benefits for the Wisconsin Health Insurance Program (GHIP). “The initial bids for the 2026 Health Plan indicated a 13.4% increase in premiums, which could potentially have been brought down […]