As of Sept. 23, 2017, the State of Wisconsin no longer allows the establishment of new domestic partnerships under Chapter 40 of the Wisconsin statutes. This brochure provides information about the benefit changes for established domestic partnerships.
Re-enroll for group health insurance coverage during the annual It’s Your Choice open enrollment period or after an involuntary loss of your comparable non-state coverage, if eligible.
Some annuitants pursue employment after retirement. Due to legislative changes, the rules regarding returning to work for a WRS employer differ, depending upon your WRS-termination date.
A benefit may be paid during your lifetime or upon your death. You or your beneficiary must make sure to follow the correct steps to receive your benefit.
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.
Learn about all insurance changes for the 2025 plan year. Changes this year include a health plan name change, expanded coverage of the State Maintenace Plan (SMP) for members in the local program, an increase to the deductible for the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), and more.
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
If you retired due to a disability, you may be eligible for Medicare benefits. Medicare eligibility related to disability is available to persons who have received Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months, who have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).
