All employers that wish to take part in the Wisconsin Retirement System must join and be covered by a Section 218 Agreement, which is an agreement between the state and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide Social Security coverage for state and local government employees.
Many state employees want to continue their health insurance into retirement. However, they might have several questions prior to retiring like what determines their eligibility? What impact does gaining Medicare eligibility have on health insurance?
It’s Your Choice open enrollment is coming up September 27 - October 22, 2021. The annual health benefits open enrollment period allows uninsured but eligible employees and retirees to enroll for coverage effective the following January 1.
The annual health benefits open enrollment period is September 25 - October 20, 2023. The annual health benefits open enrollment allows uninsured but eligible employees and retirees to enroll for coverage effective the following January 1.