Human Resources
Campus: 139 Wyoming Hall
Mail: Dept 3422
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071-2000
Phone: 307.766.2377
Fax: 307.766.5607
Health and dental insurance, and vision plan coverage are available to benefited employees, their spouses and dependents. These plans are administered through the State of Wyoming. Changes to the plans may only be made during the November open enrollment period, or in the case of a life change or qualifying event. There are additional restrictions and waiting periods for vision and optional dental coverage. Deductible changes made during the November open enrollment period will be effective January 1st of the following year. This page is intended for current employees. New employees please click here.
Premiums are paid through payroll deduction and are withheld from the paycheck the month prior to coverage.
To learn more about the options available under the State of Wyoming Group Plan, please visit the State of Wyoming Employees' Group Insurance (EGI) website and review the Cigna Handbook. Login to your Cigna health account at myCigna.com.
2019 Summary Benefits Comparison
2020 Summary Benefits Comparison
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.
The Vision Discount Plan is provided by VSP (Vision Service Plan). If this coverage is waived or dropped, there is a two-year waiting period before enrolling. Elections for vision coverage are for two years and may not be changed without a qualifying event.
Applications for all changes to insurance due to a qualifying event must be made within 60 days of the event. Supporting documentation is required before changes will be made. The effective date for births, adoption, or marriage is the date of the actual event. The effective date for all other changes is the first of the month following the qualifying event AND receipt of the applications. Refer to this matrix to find important information related to each type of qualifying 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.
The plan provides prescription drug coverage for medication needs through a nationwide network of retail pharmacies. MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. provides member and pharmacy network services. When you enroll in a health plan, you will automatically be enrolled in the prescription drug plan. Your prescription plan information will be included on your ID card that you will receive from Cigna. Exceptions apply for the high deductible health plan and specialty drugs.
The plan also offers two convenient mail order service providers with reduced copayments for maintenance medications.
The University of Wyoming recognizes the importance of offering an option to assist employees with the cost of insurance for domestic partners.
Human Resources
Campus: 139 Wyoming Hall
Mail: Dept 3422
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071-2000
Phone: 307.766.2377
Fax: 307.766.5607