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Cost Effective Measurement Report

A report that compares existing pension performance and administration against other pension plans.

Video
2 minutes
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Your Annual Statement of Benefits

Your WRS Annual Statement of Benefits is your official confirmation from ETF that provides details about your Wisconsin Retirement System account balances. Find out when you receive this important document and why you should keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Video
11 minutes
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Health Insurance & Pharmacy for Active Employees

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. Watch this video at your leisure on demand 24/7.

Following Enrollment

You will receive a welcome brochure in the mail from Optum Financial.

Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Plan Year
  • 2025
Department News
Apr 23, 2025 2:30pm

Annuitants Conference on May 13-14

WRS officials will provide updates during the Wisconsin Coalition of Annuitants online conference. Know how to register.

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Vision Insurance

Supplemental vision coverage provides annual eye exams and coverage allowances towards glasses or contact lenses for employees, retirees, and their covered dependents.

Video
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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Nondiscrimination and Language Access

ETF complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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10 Things You Should Know About Public Pension Disclosure Changes

State and local government retirement systems have significant oversight and disclosure requirements, some of which are being considerably modified. Ten key takeaways regarding existing disclosures, notable changes, and their effects.

Life Change Events and Documentation Requirements

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