Shawano School District employees and their families began receiving their health insurance through the WEA Trust on July 1.
“WEA Trust’s competitive offer and reputation for customer service made this a smart choice for our employees and the district,” said Louise Fischer, business manager for the Shawano School District.
Prior to working with WEA Trust, the district was self-insured.
“The WEA Trust showed a new ability to be flexible and account for the needs of the district with their offer,” said Stephanie Laudon, vice president of the Wisconsin region for National Insurance Services.
The WEA Trust provides group health insurance to public employers throughout Wisconsin. The not-for-profit organization was created in 1970 to insure Wisconsin school district employees. Today, WEA Trust also serves state, county and municipal groups.
WEA Trust said in a statement that it is focused on helping public employer groups control health care costs while maintaining quality benefits for employees. One example is the trust’s new telehealth service, which provides face-to-face, real-time online appointments with doctors anytime, anywhere. Telehealth appointments are a fraction of the cost of typical office visits.
Other school districts that have chosen the WEA Trust recently for their health insurance include Burlington, Colfax, Gillett, Lake Geneva, Prairie du Chien, Shorewood, Tomorrow River, Wisconsin Dells and Wheatland Center.