Provided you did not close your WRS account by taking a separation benefit, your beneficiaries may be entitled to a benefit after your death. Understand how and what benefits are paid upon your death.
Please share this message with your employees to provide time and registration links to the Preparing for Your Retirement webinars. These free one-hour evening presentations are designed for WRS members who are within five years of retirement.
Please share this message with your employees to provide time and registration links to the Preparing for Your Retirement webinars. Sessions are offered twice monthly throughout the year, with daytime and evening sessions available.
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A UC Berkeley study found that Wisconsin retirees with pension income are less likely to experience economic hardships, with public pensions significantly narrowing the racial, gender, and education wealth gap among older families compared to private pensions.
Today, the Group Insurance Board set premium rates for the 2026 plan year. In addition, the Board approved the health plan service area qualifications and other benefits of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.
