WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
Cover page of Pew report

WRS Among Well-Funded Pensions in the U.S.

A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts identified key WRS practices that make the Badger State one of the “well-funded states with tools to manage risk,” highlighting how other states could learn from the Wisconsin experience.

ET-4303
Form Active Employee / Local Employer / State Employer

Waiver of Part-Time Elected Service

Form for elected officials to irrevocably waive further participation in the WRS for current, and any future, service as an elected official that does not exceed 1,044 hours per year.

Flyer Active Employee

Health Coaching

See information about connecting with a health coach through Well Wisconsin and WebMD. 

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 30, 2025 12:00pm
SWIB Executive Director Edwin Denson

Denson: A Retirement Security You Deserve

Two questions I am typically asked: How did the Trust Funds perform? What can we expect this year? I realized that my yearly answers don't change much.

HSA Eligible Expenses

An eligible expense is a health care service, treatment, or item the IRS states can be paid for without taxes. Eligible expenses can be incurred by you, your spouse, or qualified dependents. The Health Savings Account (HSA) can only be used to pay for eligible medical expenses incurred after your HSA was established.

Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Plan Year
  • 2025
Department News
Aug 14, 2024 5:00pm
Graphic design representing the types of insurance under the Group Health Insurance Program

GIB Reviews Healthcare Trends, Drug Coverage

The Group Insurance Board today reviewed trends in healthcare market consolidation and the impacts on the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also discussed approaches for the coverage of weight-loss drugs.