Video
13 minutes
Coins, plant growing out of a coin jar, picture of couple walking on beach, and an alarm clock.

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.

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
Plan Year
  • 2025
Video
11 minutes
Retired couple on a boat.

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
Coins, a picture, a clock, and a plant growing out of a jar of coins

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
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Plan Year
  • 2025
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.

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
WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
ETF Secretary John Voelker

Secretary Voelker: Strength Through Resilience

It seemed like a normal Friday evening in May. It was a nice way to end a long week. Never would I have thought that during the night things would go from enjoyable to scary.