Sick leave is an important fringe benefit for state employees. One key aspect of this benefit is that unused sick leave can be utilized as a retirement benefit that allows eligible employees to convert unused sick leave into credits to pay post-termination health insurance premiums. 

ETF’s new Sick Leave Conversion Program Employer Manual (ET-1170) explores this process in detail. 

The new manual provides information about the Sick Leave Conversion Program, including:

  • General information
  • Accumulated sick leave conversion credits (ASLCC)
  • Sick leave use for permanent layoffs
  • Accumulated sick leave system (AcSL)
  • Other sick leave certification situations
  • Sick leave terms and definitions

You can also find more information on the employer Accumulated Sick Leave Credit Conversion Program web page. If you have questions, please contact ETFSMBEmployerInsurance@etf.wi.gov.