Some Out-Of-State Coverage

MercyCare Health Plan

Major Health Systems
  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center–Janesville, WI
  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Walworth, WI
  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Harvard, IL
  • Javon Bea Hospital’s–Riverside & Rockton, IL
  • Fort HealthCare, WI
  • Watertown HealthCare, WI
Full Service Areas
  • Green County
  • Jefferson County
  • Rock County
  • Walworth County
Limited Service Areas
  • Illinois
WRS News Online for Employees
Apr 25, 2023 8:00am May 2023 Edition

Mental Health Resources for You

Find out about available mental health resources, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) and ETF ‘s new Mental Health Resources webpage.

Health Care Premiums

How much you can expect to pay each month for your health insurance

Plan Year
  • 2024
Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)

Health Care Premiums

How much you can expect to pay each month for your health insurance

Plan Year
  • 2025
Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
Some Out-Of-State Coverage

MercyCare Health Plan

Major Health Systems
  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center–Janesville, WI
  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Walworth, WI
  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Harvard, IL
  • Javon Bea Hospital’s–Riverside & Rockton, IL
  • Fort HealthCare, WI
  • Watertown HealthCare, WI
Full Service Areas
  • Green County
  • Jefferson County
  • Rock County
  • Walworth County
Limited Service Areas
  • Illinois
WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Health Insurance Benefits Update

The 2024 health benefits open enrollment period is set for September 25–October 20. Premium rates will increase in 2024 for participating state and local government employees. Read about highlights of changes in 2024 so you can make informed decisions.

Enrolling For Coverage FAQs

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
Plan Year
  • 2024
Jun 30, 2014 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Act 20 Health Insurance Feasibility Study: Spousal Exclusion and Employee Opt Out

Wisconsin Act 20 actuarial study analyzing the feasibility of excluding from state employee health insurance coverage a spouse or domestic partner who has health insurance coverage available through his or her employer. It also evaluates the creation of an incentive payment program for state employees who opt not to take state health insurance coverage. June 30, 2014.

Enrolling For Coverage FAQs

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
Plan Year
  • 2025

State Maintenance Plan (SMP) by Dean Health Plan for Locals

Major Health Systems
  • Aspirus Health
  • Ascension Wisconsin
  • Aurora Health Care
  • Essentia Health
  • Marshfield Clinic
  • Northlakes Community Clinics
  • St. Luke's (Aspirus Health)
Full Service Areas
  • Adams County
  • Ashland County
  • Barron County
  • Bayfield County
  • Buffalo County
  • Burnett County
  • Clark County
  • Columbia County
  • Douglas County
  • Dunn County
  • Florence County
  • Forest County
  • Grant County
  • Green County
  • Iowa County
  • Iron County
  • Jefferson County
  • Juneau County
  • Lafayette County
  • Langlade County
  • Lincoln County
  • Marathon County
  • Marquette County
  • Menominee County
  • Oneida County
  • Polk County
  • Portage County
  • Price County
  • Richland County
  • Rock County
  • Rusk County
  • Sauk County
  • Sawyer County
  • St. Croix County
  • Taylor County
  • Vilas County
  • Walworth County
  • Washburn County
  • Wood County
Limited Service Areas
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota