Compare the two methods provided by Wisconsin statutes that employers can choose to increase the retirement benefits normally provided for employees under the WRS.
All employers that wish to take part in the Wisconsin Retirement System must join and be covered by a Section 218 Agreement, which is an agreement between the state and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide Social Security coverage for state and local government employees.
The annual insurance benefits open enrollment period is September 30-October 25, 2024. The annual insurance benefits open enrollment allows uninsured but eligible employees and retirees to enroll for coverage effective the following January 1.