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Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
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Wisconsin Pensions Reduce Poverty Across Retiree Demographics

A UC Berkeley study found that Wisconsin retirees with pension income are less likely to experience economic hardships, with public pensions significantly narrowing the racial, gender, and education wealth gap among older families compared to private pensions.

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Duty Disability Program Actuarial Valuation 2023

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Duty Disability Program as of December 31, 2023.

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Disability Benefits

If you become disabled while working for a WRS employer, you may be eligible to receive WRS disability benefits that will give you income for the time you are unable to return to work.

Headaches and Migraines

Over 12,000 State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program members suffer from headaches and migraines. Learn more about different types of headaches and treatment options.

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Duty Disability Program Actuarial Valuation 2006

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Duty Disability Program as of December 31, 2006.

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Duty Disability Program Actuarial Valuation 2007

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Duty Disability Program as of December 31, 2007.

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Pharmacy Benefits Program Fact Sheet

The State of Wisconsin Group Insurance Board contracts with a Pharmacy Benefit Manager to provide administrative services to State of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Employer group health insurance program participants.