This Summary Plan Description is a supplement to the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Document (ET-1904), for members and employees. This publication summarizes the basic features of the plan.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2009 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.
If you are eligible to enroll in or change plans due to a qualified life change event, you may be asked to provide documents (employees to your employer, retirees to ETF) to confirm your eligibility.
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
ET-2306
Form
Active Employee /
Local Employer /
State Employer
If any portion of your group life insurance coverage terminates, you may be able to continue your life insurance protection. Your right to do this is called a conversion privilege, and its features are described here.
Report
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Other Benefit Recipient /
Board Member /
Local Employer /
State Employer
WRS retirement benefits are calculated using two methods: the formula method, and the money purchase method. ETF calculates your benefit using both methods and automatically pays you the higher amount. See how each method is calculated and resources for estimating your benefit.