Provided you did not close your WRS account by taking a separation benefit, your beneficiaries may be entitled to a benefit after your death. Understand how and what benefits are paid upon your death.
A disability retirement benefit is a lifetime annuity paid to eligible WRS employees who become disabled and are unable to work until normal retirement age.
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As of Sept. 23, 2017, the State of Wisconsin no longer allows the establishment of new domestic partnerships under Chapter 40 of the Wisconsin statutes. This brochure provides information about the benefit changes for established domestic partnerships.
This brochure provides general information about the income tax liability on your Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. The tax treatment of WRS benefits is generally similar for federal and Wisconsin income tax purposes.
Here for open enrollment? Just start a new job? Or have a baby? Start here to find out when you can enroll or make changes to your benefits and the steps to make those changes
Plan Year
2025
Program Option
Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
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Plan Year
2025
Program Option
Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
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Plan Year
2025
Program Option
Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
