ET-4964
Brochure Active Employee / Retiree

Wisconsin Retirement System Early Retirements

This paper provides comparative data on rates of early retirement among WRS members. Early retirement from the WRS is when a member retires within the window between their minimum retirement age and their statutory normal retirement date.

Video
5 minutes
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Saving on Your Prescriptions

How much should you pay at the pharmacy counter? We’ll tell you what to expect and how you can save money.

24ET-2180
Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Local Employer / State Employer

2024 Uniform Benefits Certificate of Coverage

This Certificate of Coverage is your Summary Plan Description and contains the Uniform Benefits offered under the Group Health Insurance Program.

Video
13 minutes
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WRS Retirement Benefit Calculations

Have you requested a retirement estimate? Thinking about it? In this presentation we’ll discuss how we calculate your retirement benefit. Watch this video about the topic on demand 24/7.

Video
11 minutes
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WRS Effective Rates and Annuity Adjustments

Each year you may see changes to the amount of your retirement payment. We’ll discuss why and how these changes happen. Watch this video about the topic on demand 24/7.

Video
13 minutes
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Understanding Your Annual WRS Statement of Benefits

Your annual statement of benefits shows you the current state of your WRS account. Not sure about something on your statement? Watch this video with your statement in hand. We’ll walk you through each section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? Review the most commonly asked questions we receive.

Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
  • Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? Review the most commonly asked questions we receive.

Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits

Health Plan Quality

Health plans are evaluated on key care delivery areas such as disease management and customer satisfaction. You can use quality resources to make an informed decision about which health plan is right for you.

Program Option
  • Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Plan Year
  • 2025