Video
11 minutes
Retired couple biking.

WRS Annuity Options

Not sure which WRS annuity option to choose? Make an informed decision by learning about all of the WRS annuity options along with the difference between a beneficiary and named survivor. Watch this video about the topic on demand 24/7.

WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2025 4:45pm
Woman with closed eyes while hugging a man

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

One in five people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. The theme for this year's Mental Health Awareness Month, "Turn Awareness into Action," couldn't be more timely.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Domestic Partner Benefits

As of Sept. 23, 2017, the State of Wisconsin no longer allows the establishment of new domestic partnerships under Chapter 40 of the Wisconsin statutes. This brochure provides information about the benefit changes for established domestic partnerships.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Death Benefits

Provided you did not close your WRS account by taking a separation benefit, your beneficiaries may be entitled to a benefit after your death.

Department News
Mar 12, 2025 4:00pm
Graphic design representing the Group Health Insurance Program

GIB Approves Benefit Changes for 2026

Today, the Group Insurance Board approved benefit changes for plan year 2026. In addition, the Board decided to not adjust cost-sharing for any of the Group Health Insurance Program plan designs offered.

Video
3 minutes
Woman talking to doctor in office

Get Medical Care When You Need it Fast

Have you ever needed medical care and didn’t know where to turn? In this video you'll learn about your care options and the advantages of each, including which is easiest on the wallet.

A woman kayaking with a man also kayaking behind her on her right.

Retirement

Whether you are a new employee learning about your WRS retirement benefits, a member planning to retire or a retiree, we have the information you need to have a successful retirement.

Report Active Employee / Retiree / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Long-Term Disability Insurance Actuarial Valuation 2010

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan (LTDI) as of December 31, 2010.

Find the Cost of Your Drugs

Employees and Retirees without Medicare: learn how much you can expect to pay at the pharmacy.

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 Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
Plan Year
  • 2025