WRS News Online for Employees
Apr 25, 2023 8:00am May 2023 Edition
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Health Benefits Updates

The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on May 11. With it, there will be some changes to what is covered under your health insurance plan. Have you experienced a life change that may affect your health benefits? Find out what you need to know and do.

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Form Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Rehired Annuitant

WRS annuitants who have met all terms and conditions associated with having a valid termination and meeting the minimum break in service requirement may return to work for a WRS employer.

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Form Local Employer / State Employer

Request for Disability Premium Waiver

Employers should submit this form when first aware that an insured employee is unable to work due to illness or injury and will be unable to perform any work or to engage in any occupation for an indefinite period.

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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
WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 23, 2023 8:00am Jan 2023 Edition

Well Wisconsin: What’s Your Well-Being Purpose for 2023?

Well Wisconsin is here to support you with living your best life and feeling well along the way. Attend an in-person event on Feb. 16 – or view it online – with UW-Madison’s Dr. Christine Whelan, who will discuss how a sense of purpose in life correlates with better health; and check out all the resources available to support you in staying true to your purpose and living well throughout all of 2023!

WRS News Online for Employees
Apr 25, 2023 8:00am May 2023 Edition

Building Healthy Habits with Well Wisconsin

Group Health Insurance Program members: Well Wisconsin continues to be your go-to resource for well-being support. Learn more about building healthy habits, register for a Smart Goal Workshop, speak with a health coach, and much more!

Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

A Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows you to set aside tax-free dollars each year for health care expenses not covered by insurance. You may use these funds to pay for eligible health care expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and your qualified dependents.

Plan Year
  • 2024
Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits