You Have a Job Change Where You Lose a Significant Share of Employer Contribution Toward Your Coverage (Active Employees Only)

Experiencing this life event may allow you to make changes to your accident plan or health, dental, vision, or long-term care insurance.

Program Option
  • 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

Types of Life Insurance

This program offers different types of coverage to meet your needs. How much you are covered is based on the number of units of coverage you buy.

Department News
Apr 7, 2025 3:00pm
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2025 Statement of Benefits Now Online

Non-retirees may now view, download, and print their 2025 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits online. This is in addition to receiving a mailed statement, which ETF has started distributing this month.

WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2025 4:30pm
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Boards of Trustees: Officer and Member Updates

All five Boards of Trustees that govern ETF recently reelected their respective officers. The Teachers Retirement Board also welcomes two new members representing the UWs and Milwaukee public school

WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2025 4:15pm
Group Health Insurance Program

Pre-Tax Savings Change of Administrator

Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) will be the new administrator for pre-tax savings accounts programs beginning January 1, 2026.

Department News
Mar 12, 2025 4:00pm
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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.

Opt Out of Medical Benefits

Employees may be eligible to receive up to $2,000 if opting out of State Group Health Insurance Coverage

Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits