What is WEA in Wisconsin?
What is WEA in Wisconsin?
Created more than 45 years ago by WEAC, WEA Member Benefits helps Wisconsin public school employees and their families achieve their financial goals by providing high-quality personal insurance and retirement and investment programs. Program oversight by a Board of Trustees made up of current and retired WEAC members.
What kind of insurance is WEA Trust?
In addition to health insurance for active employees, WEA-MedPlus is our wrap-around plan for retirees on Medicare. WEA Trust also offers vision insurance and a group plan for post-employment health care expenses. All of our products come with our Wisconsin-based, top-rated customer service.
How much is a WEAC membership?
Select WEAC & NEA Retired Membership (choose one) $475 WEAC & NEA Lifetime Educational Professional (Teacher) $267.50 WEAC & NEA Lifetime Educational Support Professional (ESP) $75 Annual Teacher (Sept. – Aug.) $61 Annual ESP (Sept. – Aug.)
How many members does WEA Trust have?
2000. The WEA Insurance Trust enrolls its 200,000th subscribers and employees more than 300 people, serving more than 300 school districts.
What is Maddy portal?
Want an easy way to view your health plan benefits and summaries, print a temporary ID card, find a network healthcare provider, view your healthcare claims and balances, track your deductible and maximum out-of-pocket, contact customer service and more?! Maddy to the rescue!
Does Wisconsin have a teachers union?
WEAC began as a statewide educational organization of teachers and administrators in 1853. After passage of a collective bargaining law for public employees, it evolved into a pro-active teachers union and in 1972 changed its name to the Wisconsin Education Association Council.
Is quartz the same as UW health?
Our key provider partners in the Quartz – UW Health Network include UW Health and UnityPoint Health – Meriter. Together, our integrated approach to patient care looks out for you.
What is the average teacher pension in Wisconsin?
The average retirement benefit is $24,989 per year, or $2,082 per month. Teachers are paid 14.3% less than comparable private sector workers. The pension replaces 48% of pre- retirement income for a teacher hired since 2011 with 30 years of service.
Do teachers in Wisconsin get Social Security?
Please note: Wisconsin state law requires WRS employers to cover their WRS-eligible employees for Social Security, apart from certain firefighters. State law also requires that all state employees and teachers be covered under the Section 218 Agreement.
Does Quartz cover meriter?
Yes, UnityPoint Health – Meriter is rolling out a new logo that incorporates the UW Health brand. Unity Health Insurance, Physicians Plus Insurance and Gundersen Health Plan will come together under the brand name Quartz.
Does WEA member benefits offer any programs or services?
WEA Member Benefits does not offer these programs. Email inquiries to WEA Member Benefits related to health, dental, disability, or group life plans will not receive a response. We value your feedback on our website.
What is WEA Trust?
Made in Wisconsin An alternative to large national carriers, WEA Trust is an independent, not-for-profit company based in Madison, with a Wisconsin staff proud to serve those who serve Wisconsin. Our high-touch service and medical management strive to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities.
What is WEA-MedPlus and how does it work?
WEA Trust created WEA-MedPlus as a custom health plan alternative for retired Wisconsin public employees. WEA-MedPlus fills in the gaps left by Medicare and even covers some important health and vision services Medicare does not. WEA-MedPlus members also have access to the popular SilverSneakers® Fitness program at no extra cost!
