Budget Blog – JFC Rejects Self-Insurance, Directs Insurance Board to Save $63.9 Million Within Current System

By Brett Healy - June 15, 2017

Budget Blog – The Joint Finance Committee followed through on its plan to reject Governor Walker’s self-insurance proposal on Thursday, instead directing the Group Insurance Board (GIB) to come up with $63.9 million in savings within the current health insurance system. Read More Budget Blog – JFC Rejects Self-Insurance, Directs Insurance Board to Save $63.9 Million Within Current System

Did Politics Trump Good Policy in Self-Funded Insurance Debate?

By Brett Healy - May 11, 2017

2017-19 Budget, Budget, Self Insurance, Self-Funded Insurance, State Health Insurance

By Chris Rochester – With most of the arguments against self-insurance out of gas, opponents’ final stand may betray the truth: self-insurance is good policy, but protecting the status quo is even better politics. Or protecting the status quo is better politics for any politician worried more about the next election and less about taxpayers. Read More Did Politics Trump Good Policy in Self-Funded Insurance Debate?

Reforming Government Means Reforming Government Programs

By Brett Healy - May 8, 2017

John Shiely, Self Insurance, Self-Funded Insurance, Wisconsin Budget

By John Shiely – I co-chaired the Governor’s Reform Commission because I am part of that constituency that believes in better and more affordable government. The Commission didn’t believe we must settle for the government we have or the status quo especially when savings as large and easy as this are available to taxpayers. Therefore I would urge the Legislature to allow the state to move to self-insurance as recommended by the Administration. Read More Reforming Government Means Reforming Government Programs

State Insurance Board Needs More Time to Decide on Self-Funded Insurance Switch

By Brett Healy - December 14, 2016

Mike Farrell, Self Insurance, Self-Funded Insurance, Wisconsin Insurance

MacIver News Service – Wisconsin’s Group Insurance Board decided to put off a decision about switching state employees to a self-funded health insurance system at a Tuesday meeting, citing the need to gather more information before making a final decision. Read More State Insurance Board Needs More Time to Decide on Self-Funded Insurance Switch

John Torinus: There’s Hope for Value Healthcare

By Brett Healy - July 20, 2016

Healthcare Reform, John Torinus, Self Insurance, Self-Funded Insurance, Value Healthcare

By John Torinus – In the era of Obamacare, the move by employers to self-insure the healthcare they offer employees is accelerating. This trend is creating tremendous opportunities for innovation in healthcare. Read More John Torinus: There’s Hope for Value Healthcare