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WI SB1096
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kelda Roys
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AI Summary
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Wisconsin individuals and families not otherwise eligible for state employee health plans may enroll in Group Insurance Board coverage beginning January 1, 2027, by paying full premium costs and signing a one-year agreement
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Private employers, including nonprofits and unions, may elect to provide GIB health coverage to Wisconsin-resident employees by paying full premiums and signing a two-year agreement
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Early termination of coverage results in a one-year waiting period before re-enrollment for both individuals and employers
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High-deductible health plan options with health savings accounts will be available to private enrollees, but the state will not contribute to those HSAs (unlike state employee plans)
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Appropriates $100,000 and creates 1.0 FTE position at the Department of Employee Trust Funds to develop fiscal estimates and administer the program
Legislative Description
Allowing private individuals, families, and private employers to elect health care coverage through plans offered by the Group Insurance Board, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
3/4/2026