Governor Tommy G. Thompson has created a task force to address pressures on Wisconsin's small business insurance market. Like the rest of the nation, small employers in Wisconsin have been experiencing difficulty in providing affordable access to health insurance to their workforce. Governor Thompson charged the task force to look at ways to encourage a healthy, competitive private market for small employers.
Task Force Chairman and Insurance Commissioner Connie L. O'Connell named the ten members who will comprise the task force that will evaluate information and consider recommendations. The members represent small employers, the insurance industry, health care providers and policy makers.
This location will provide information on the task force including upcoming meetings, minutes of previous meetings and other information that the task force is compelled to provide. Any questions about the task force can be directed to Jim Guidry at (608) 264-6239 or jim.guidry@oci.state.wi.us.
News Releases:
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Open Meeting Notices:
Agenda:
November 27, 2000, meeting
Meeting materials:
Small Employer Health Insurance Task Force - Mission Statement
A-CHIP Experience
Small Employers Rate Change - 1999 (January 2, 1999 - January 1, 2000)
Small Employer Market Share Ranks
Memo Regarding Small Employer Change in New Business Rates
HMO Financial Performance Graphs
HMO Industry in Wisconsin
January 11, 2001, meeting (parking instructions included)
Meeting materials:
Mandated Benefits
Geographic Survey
ETF Premium Data
Group Health Rate Increase Analysis
March 12, 2001, meeting
Meeting materials:
Rate Issues
Wisconsin Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan (HIRSP)
Mandate Flexibility
Medicare Provider Funding Inequities
Other State Health Insurance Reforms
Private Employer Health Care Coverage Program
Survey of Neighboring States Health Insurance Premium Increases
Social and Financial Impact Statements
Tax Incentives for Health Insurance Premiums
Tribal Provider Funding
Group Insurance Application Process Reform
April 10, 2001, meeting
Meeting materials
Expansion of Primary Care Providers in Rural Areas
Rate Issues
Medicare Provider Funding Inequities
Group Insurance Application Process Reform
Insurance Outreach Services for Small Businesses
Social and Financial Impact Statements
Private Employer Health Care Coverage Program
Minutes:
Final Report:
Mandate Report:
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