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May 1, 2024 3:00pm Newsletter Retiree

WRS News for Retirees May 2024

Cover feature: A Closer Look at WRS Retirees' Impact in Wisconsin's Communities and Economy

Health Insurance for Employers

The Group Health Insurance Program offers employees of employers who participate in the WRS or are covered by a Section 218
Agreement a uniform medical benefits package. The employer can also choose to offer Uniform Dental Benefits.

ALEX

ALEX has been replaced by Benefits Mentor.

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Benefits

Information about all of the benefits provided by the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

Required Minimum Distribution

Once you stop working for a Wisconsin Retirement System employer, federal law requires you to begin receiving your benefit payment(s) by a certain date, depending on your age. This is called a required minimum distribution (RMD).