This news for local employers provides information on 2023 insurance rates, as well as updates for the 2023 plan year. The 2023 health benefits open enrollment period is September 26 – October 21, 2022.
Wisconsin Public Employer’s Group Health Insurance premium rates will be available after the August 17 Group Insurance Board meeting. Once available, they will be posted on the ETF website and shared via ETF E-mail Updates.
For information on calculating the local employer contribution of the health insurance premium, please see the video: Employer Contribution Towards Health Insurance Premiums.
These expected health plan changes will be decided at the August 17 Group Insurance Board meeting.
Members currently enrolled in in a WEA Trust offering must enroll in a new health plan during open enrollment. If they do not, they will not have coverage as of January 1, 2023.
The Board will approve new health plan vendor(s) for the Access Plan, Medicare Plus, and State Maintenance Plan programs on August 17, 2022. Additional details will be provided following the Board meeting.
The Board may approve new health plan(s) for the 2023 plan year at the August 17 meeting. If any additional health plan(s) are approved, additional details will be provided following the Board meeting.
The Board may approve new health plan service area(s) for the 2023 plan year at the August 17 meeting. If any additional health plan service area(s) are approved, additional details will be provided following the Board meeting.
ETF expects:
Reminder! The It’s Your Choice 2023 employer kickoff event for plan year 2023 will be held virtually. The kickoff meeting will follow a similar agenda as in previous years, providing an update on important health news and a preview of 2023 health benefits materials.
Can’t attend the kickoff event at its scheduled time? Recordings of virtual kickoff meetings will be posted to the ETF website for viewing anytime.
ETF will host a series of online events to provide information for the 2023 plan year. Participating vendors include health plans and supplemental vendors, such as Delta Dental, Securian Financial, and WebMD. ETF staff will also participate. Event details and registration information will be posted to the ETF website in the near future.
Additional member education opportunities will be available during the open enrollment period. Visit the Member Education section of the ETF website to learn more.
DeltaVision (offered through Delta Dental of Wisconsin) in partnership with EyeMed Vision Care will continue to offer the supplemental vision plan for 2023 at the same rates offered in 2022.
No resolution needs to be submitted to participate in this program. If you would like to offer this benefit to your employees for 2023, or would like more information, please contact Megan Wohlfeil with Delta Dental or ETFsales@deltadentalwi.com.
Delta Dental of Wisconsin will continue to provide dental plans in 2023. In addition to the UDB, which is available to those enrolled in health insurance under the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program, Delta Dental will again be providing three supplemental dental plans in 2023. Returning for 2023 are the Preventive Plan, Select Plan, and Select Plus Plan.
Won’t be set until board sets UDB rate at August GIB meeting.
Benefit Changes for 2023: Beginning January 1, 2023, cash payment amounts for most claims will increase. New benefits for 2023 include surgical anesthesia, joint replacement, and modifications to home and vehicle.
The Accident Plan gives active employees cash to help cover out-of-pocket expenses regardless of health insurance coverage. The plan is portable until age 70 as long as the member had coverage as an active employee. Coverage includes:
No resolution needs to be submitted to participate in this program. If you would like to offer this benefit to your employees for 2023, or would like more information, please contact Kjirsten Elsner or Jody White with Securian Financial.
See the Health Benefits Open Enrollment 2023 Employer Information Timeline to stay apprised of when and what information will be available before open enrollment.
Stay tuned for future employer news for important updates from ETF and major Board updates.
Health Benefits Open Enrollment 2023 Preview Information for Local … – Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds
