Insurance Plans
Medical Insurance
To learn more about the options available under the State of Wyoming Group Plan, please visit the State of Wyoming and review the . Login to your Cigna health account at .
2026 Summary Benefits Comparison:
- - High Deductible Health Plan
Dental Insurance
Preventative and optional plans are offered by Delta Dental. If this coverage is waived or dropped, there is a three-year waiting period before enrolling.
Premium Rates and Forms
2026 PREMIUM RATES
FORMS
- (Vision, Short & Long Term Disability)
Vision Plan
The Vision Discount Plan is provided by VSP (Vision Service Plan). If this coverage is waived or dropped, there is a one-year waiting period before enrolling. Elections for vision coverage are for one year and may not be changed without a qualifying event.
- - Summary and Premiums
Prescription Information
The CVS Caremark plan provides prescription drug coverage for medication needs through a nationwide network of retail pharmacies and a mail order service. CVS Caremark provides member and pharmacy network services. When you enroll in a health plan, you will automatically be enrolled in the prescription drug plan. CVS Caremark will send you a separate ID card that you will present when you pick up your prescription. Exceptions apply for the high deductible health plan and specialty drugs.
- - provides benefit resource tools to keep you informed of your pharmacy benefits. Find copayment amounts, print your prescription history, check and compare drug prices, and find a participating pharmacy near your location.
- to be used only if a prescription did not go through a retail pharmacy.
International J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor
It's important to note that ÃÛÑ¿TV offers benefited employees an insurance plan that does not meet the J-1 requirement. If a J-1 scholar chooses to enroll and purchase our plan, they will still need to purchase a separate comprehensive insurance policy that meets all the J-1 minimum requirements including repatriation and medical evacuation. Please contact International Student and Scholars for more information regarding J-1 scholar insurance requirements, or email uwglobal@uwyo.edu.

Important Information About Insurance Changes Due to Qualifying Events
- You must submit your application for any insurance changes within 60 days of the qualifying event.
- Supporting documentation is required before any changes will be processed.
- For birth, adoption, or marriage, the insurance coverage will begin on the actual date of the event.
- For all other qualifying events, coverage changes will take effect on the first day of the month following both the event and the receipt of your completed application and documentation.
- Please refer to the for specific deadlines and details based on the type of event.
Employees and dependents may visit any health care provider of their choice. Discounts are available for network providers in the Cigna and Delta Dental networks.
- Find a network provider for health insurance by logging into .
- Find a network provider for dental insurance by visiting .
The University of Wyoming recognizes the importance of offering an option to assist employees with the cost of insurance for domestic partners.
- Learn more by reading the UW Policy.
- Fill out the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership form to declare partnership.
- (WHIP).
Hinge Health is available to those employees currently enrolled in EGI Cigna health plans and for persons 18 years and older.
Employees' Group Insurance Additional Benefits
Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that ÃÛÑ¿TV provide its employees who are eligible for health insurance with the following information: New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage Notice. You may not be eligible for a subsidy as described in this Notice because the State of Wyoming plan meets the standards set by the ACA.

