Employer News
Jun 23, 2021 12:00pm

Sick-Leave Eligible Retirees and the COBRA ARPA Subsidy

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) provides for temporary 100% COBRA premium subsidies for eligible former employees who suffered an involuntary job loss, and for current or former employees who have suffered a reduction in hours that made them COBRA-eligible. A member might qualify both to use their sick leave in retirement and for the COBRA subsidy.

WRS News Online for Employees
Apr 25, 2023 8:00am May 2023 Edition

Todd Mattina Named Head Economist, Asset & Risk Allocation CIO

Todd Mattina is SWIB’s new Head Economist, Asset & Risk Allocation Chief Investment Officer. Mattina will be responsible for taking a broad view of economic conditions in developing, recommending, and implementing SWIB’s asset allocation for the fully funded WRS.

Department News
Nov 15, 2023 4:15pm

GIB Focuses on Program Affordability and Sustainability

The Group Insurance Board today discussed initiatives that would support program affordability for members, program innovation, and the overall sustainability of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also approved the release of several requests for proposal.

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Health & Pharmacy

Information about your health benefits offered through the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program

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
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
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Form Active Employee

Retirement Estimate Request

Complete to request a retirement estimate once you are within 12 months of your anticipated termination date.