Northwestern Mutual – Southern Wisconsin Strengthens Commitment To End Childhood Cancer Donating $60,000 to Garding Against Cancer

MIDDLETON, WI — Sept. 28, 2021 – This year alone, more than 15,000 children will be diagnosed with childhood cancer. Northwestern Mutual, along with its financial advisors and employees, is devoted to accelerating the search for better treatments and cures for childhood cancer, while also supporting families battling the disease and survivors struggling with the late effects of treatment. Through its Foundation, the company is recognizing seven of its offices for their notable support of the cause through the 2021 Childhood Cancer Impact Awards.

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Leadership Team Expands at Wegner CPAs

With the continued momentum of growth and expansion at Wegner CPAs, the training, development, and promotion of new leaders is imperative to the success of the firm.  Tim Seidel, CPA, has recently been appointed to the position of Partner in the Assurance Department. Tim has been a driving force in the Assurance Department for over ten years with his diverse client experience, in addition to his keen management skills. Seidel works with a wide range of clients including nonprofit organizations, manufacturers, construction contractors, grain elevators, and family businesses. He is passionate about working with his clients to provide the insight and knowledge necessary to reach their long-term goals.

“I’m excited and honored to become a partner at Wegner CPAs,” said Seidel. “I love developing relationships with our clients and helping with their accounting, financial, and tax needs. I’m looking forward to continuing the growth and success of our clients, staff, and firm.”

“Tim Seidel has been a key part of Wegner CPAs continued success, and we know he will play an essential role in shaping the future of our Firm,” said Glenn Miller, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner at Wegner CPAs. “Wegner CPAs and our clients will certainly benefit from Tim’s expertise in the years to come.”

About Wegner CPAs

Headquartered in Madison, WI, Wegner CPAs brings a unique perspective to the practice of accounting and business consulting.  The firm specializes in closely held businesses, contractors, cooperatives, manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities with a complete range of accounting, audit, tax, and consulting services across the lifecycle of the organization.   For more information, visit www.wegnercpas.com or call 888-204-7665.

GHC-SCW Expands Dane County HMO Primary Care Clinic Network

GHC-SCW members will have access to the largest primary care network in Dane County.

Madison, WI – Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) announces a new partnership with UW Health and UnityPoint Health – Meriter resulting in the addition of 19 HMO primary care clinic locations in Dane County to its network.

“Providing the highest quality care and ease of access is at the forefront of everything we do at GHC-SCW,” said Dr. Mark Huth, GHC-SCW President and Chief Executive Officer. “Access to care is at the core of a healthy community; so, we are thrilled to expand the collaboration with our important partners at UW Health and UnityPoint Health – Meriter to provide a patient-first approach. Allowing our members to have the most choices of primary providers and the most convenience for clinic locations creates a big footprint for our health plan.”

Effective January 1, 2022, GHC-SCW members will have access to the largest primary care network in Dane County, with 38 total clinics and over 300 primary care providers, including UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter, Access Community Health Centers and GHC-SCW clinics.

“Several years ago, we welcomed GHC-SCW members into our Birthing Center, and we’re excited to have the opportunity to continue caring for growing families in our primary care clinics,” said Sue Erickson, President and CEO at UnityPoint Health – Meriter.

Most GHC-SCW members can select any new or existing primary care clinic locations to receive primary care services. Specialty Care services will remain the same.

NEW In Network UW Health Primary Care Clinic Locations:

UW Health – 20 S. Park Clinic

UW Health – Arboretum Clinic

UW Health – DeForest Windsor Clinic

UW Health – East Clinic

UW Health – Fitchburg Clinic

UW Health – Odana Atrium Clinic

UW Health – Oregon Clinic

UW Health – Sun Prairie Clinic

UW Health – Union Corners Clinic

UW Health – University Station Clinic

UW Health – West Clinic

UW Health – Yahara Clinic

NEW In Network UnityPoint Health – Meriter Primary Care Clinic Locations:

UnityPoint Health – Meriter – DeForest – Windsor Clinic

UnityPoint Health – Meriter – Fitchburg Clinic

UnityPoint Health – Meriter – McKee Clinic

UnityPoint Health – Meriter – Middleton Clinic

UnityPoint Health – Meriter – Monona Clinic

UnityPoint Health – Meriter – Stoughton Clinic

UnityPoint Health – Meriter – West Washington Clinic

To view a full list of primary care clinic options in Dane County, click here.

About GHC-SCW
Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) is Wisconsin’s first and Dane County’s only member-owned, non-profit health care cooperative. With more than 75,000 members, the Cooperative serves the greater Dane County area and the South Central Wisconsin region with insurance and clinical services. GHC-SCW is the first health plan in Wisconsin to offer patients a money-back guarantee if they are not satisfied with their experience at a GHC-SCW clinic. GHC-SCW is perennially a national leader for quality. In 2021, GHC-SCW achieved a rating of 4.5 out of 5 among commercial plans; no other health plan in Wisconsin scored higher, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). To learn more about GHC-SCW, visit ghcscw.com.

Media Contact
Kate McLaughlin
Marketing and Communications Manager
Phone: 608-251-4156, Ext. 4453
kmclaughlin@ghcscw.com

‘WPS Diversity in Insurance’ scholarship expands to include programming and additional financial support

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Corporate Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

‘WPS Diversity in Insurance’ scholarship expands to include programming and additional financial support

MADISON, Wis.—Sept. 23, 2021—WPS Health Solutions has expanded its support of five Madison College students currently enrolled in the Risk Management and Insurance Program through the ‘WPS Diversity in Insurance’ scholarship. 

In 2020, The WPS Charitable Foundation established the scholarship to allow underrepresented students the opportunity to earn an insurance certificate through Madison College. The Urban League of Greater Madison worked with Madison College to enroll students in the 14-credit Insurance Certificate for the Business Professional program under full scholarships.

A second financial commitment of $25,000 to the Madison College Foundation from the WPS Charitable Foundation broadens the depth and breadth of WPS’ impact to more than a financial contribution. Programming will now include additional support for the scholarship recipients, including:

• Continued financial commitment
• Academic support
• Mentorship and networking
• Designated internships at WPS Health Solutions

Additionally, the scholarship will now fund a 35-credit technical diploma for the students instead of a professional certificate. With this change, students will:

• Qualify for additional financial aid, if necessary
• Receive additional time to be integrated with WPS Health Solutions
• Complete an internship as a required component of the program
• Gain a deeper and broader background in insurance with the additional programming and internship

“The additional academic support and funding from WPS Health Solutions will provide five full scholarships to students who have been historically underrepresented in the insurance industry,” said Dr. Jack Daniels, president of Madison College. “These scholarships will allow students to attain a broad knowledge of the industry and increased knowledge of career opportunities that will lead to successful employment in the insurance industry.”

“We are proud to partner with Madison College and the Urban League of Greater Madison to intentionally increase representation across a field that has historically been homogenous,” said Jihan Bekiri, WPS Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. “We are inspired by our 2021/22 scholarship recipients and are committed to their future success.”

This scholarship program is a key component of WPS Health Solutions’ investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The scholarship is intended to help diversify the pipeline of talent while building authentic relationships with community organizations.

About WPS Health Solutions
Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 3,100 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

About Madison College
Madison College serves more than 33,000 students throughout a 12-county district in south-central Wisconsin, offering nearly 180 diverse career programs, diplomas, and certificates. Its mission is to provide open access to quality higher education that fosters lifelong learning and success in the communities it serves. Madison College is the second-largest institution in the Wisconsin Technical College System.

About the Urban League of Greater Madison
The mission of the Urban League of Greater Madison is to ensure that African Americans and other community members are educated, employed, and empowered to live well, advance professionally, and contribute to the common good in the 21st century. The Workforce Development team provides connections between high-demand industries and job seekers in the community. For more information, please visit ulgm.org.

WPS Health Solutions donates to assist Afghan refugees

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Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions donates to assist Afghan refugees

MADISON, Wis.—Sept. 21, 2021—WPS Health Solutions recently donated $2,500 in support of Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy in Monroe County. In addition, WPS employees throughout Wisconsin made a substantial number of individual donations of clothing and supplies at WPS facilities and via an Amazon list set up by Team Rubicon, a national organization that mobilizes veterans to provide disaster relief. Team Rubicon collected the donations Monday at the National Guard Armory in Sparta.

Initially, the money and donations will support the efforts of Team Rubicon to meet the humanitarian needs of Afghan refugees. Donations collected by WPS were dropped off at the Sparta Armory.

“We’re proud to support these Afghans who helped our military during our years in Afghanistan,” said Tim La Sage, Military and Veteran Inclusion Lead at WPS. “They were our allies there and it’s our turn to be their allies here.”

WPS has also partnered with the Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Museum and Concerned Veterans for America to collect donations. Additional donations of goods will go to support refugees through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, which delivers directly to Fort McCoy.

About WPS Health Solutions

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 3,100 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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