The Department of Employee Trust Funds has published new recorded webinars for local employers focused on the Group Health Insurance Program and supplemental benefits to help answer employer questions.

Insurance Programs Eligibility

When are employees eligible enroll in health insurance? How many hours do they need to work? Is eligibility different for Group Life Insurance or other supplemental insurance benefits? 

This new training covers the following topics:

  • ETF insurance programs
  • Insurance and the Wisconsin Retirement System 
  • WRS eligibility
  • Insurance programs eligibility
  • Employer resources

View the eligibility training

Employer Premium Contributions 

How much do employer contribute toward premiums for health insurance? Is it different than premiums for life or income continuation insurance (ICI)?

This new training covers the following topics:

  • Health insurance terms
  • Health plan tiers
  • Qualified health plans
  • 88% formula
  • Uniform Dental Benefits

View the contributions training

Resources

Follow the registration instructions and the videos will play automatically. You can also find the videos in the Employer Training section of the ETF website.  If you have questions, please contact ETFSMBEmployerInsurance@etf.wi.gov.

  • Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program Administration Manual (ET-1117)
  • Local Employer Health Insurance Standards, Guidelines, and Administration Manual (ET-1144)