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2 minutes
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Returning to Work

Learn how returning to work after retiring from WRS employment may affect your retirement benefit. Recognize rules to keep in mind when returning to work for a WRS employer.

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14 minutes
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Health Insurance & Pharmacy for Retirees

Find out how your Group Health Insurance and pharmacy benefits work. This video provides a general overview of your health benefits and how to access your health benefit program information

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5 minutes
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Transitioning Care to a New Health Plan

Do you need to choose a new health plan and not sure what to do? In this video you’ll learn steps you can take to transition to a new health plan. Watch this video at your leisure on demand 24/7.

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14 minutes
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How Divorce Affects Your WRS Retirement Benefits for Annuitants

Did you know that divorce can affect your annuity payment? Learn how a domestic relations order can divide your WRS annuity between you and your ex-spouse. See how this may affect your other WRS benefits and what responsibilities you have to receive and maintain your benefits.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
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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.

Guardianship

A guardian is appointed by a court when a person is unable to make or communicate medical decisions, financial decisions, or both. Learn how Letters of Guardianship can impact a WRS account.

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No Surprises Act

The No Surprises Act (the Act) is a part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). The CAA was passed by the U.S. Congress in December of 2020. The Act portion of the legislation addresses surprise medical billing by healthcare providers and other member protections. Learn more about the No Surprises Act and its developing guidelines.

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