We’ve been proudly serving millions across the country since 1956—from right here in Wisconsin. As a trusted benefits administrator for key U.S. government programs, we stay true to our roots as a not-for-profit health insurer while continuing to grow, evolve and make an impact.
Take a look at the milestones that have shaped our journey.
1956
WPS named Military Medicine contractor in Wisconsin.1981
WPS awarded the first regional CHAMPUS fiscal intermediary contract to process claims for the South-Central Region.1984
WPS awarded the contract to process claims for the CHAMPUS Mid-Atlantic Region.1989
WPS awarded the contract for the CHAMPUS Southeastern Region.2000
WPS awarded the contract for the new TRICARE For Life program.2003
WPS awarded the TRICARE For Life contract to provide claims processing, customer service, and administrative services.
As the fiscal intermediary, WPS is part of the TRICARE West Region contract.
WPS continued as a subcontractor after renewal of the South Region contract and continued to process all TRICARE foreign claims.
2013
WPS won three new TRICARE subcontracts to administer benefits for nearly half the eligible veterans in the U.S.2014
WPS received contract renewal for TRICARE For Life, extending the contract for six years.
WPS began work on Veterans Affairs Patient-Centered Community Care Program, serving eligible veterans in 28 western states, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
2018
WPS began work on the TRICARE East Region contract to process claims as a subcontractor.
WPS subcontracted for additional work to support two programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs: Patient-Centered Community Care and Choice programs.
