WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
Cover page of Pew report

WRS Among Well-Funded Pensions in the U.S.

A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts identified key WRS practices that make the Badger State one of the “well-funded states with tools to manage risk,” highlighting how other states could learn from the Wisconsin experience.

Health and Wellness News
Oct 19, 2023 12:00pm

Open Enrollment Ends Friday

Open Enrollment Ends Friday, GHC of South Central Wisconsin Members - Action Required, Dental Evidence Based Integrated Care Plan (EBICP), New 2024 Well Wisconsin Resources

Death Benefits

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.

Department News
Feb 21, 2024 3:50pm

GIB Approves Benefit Changes for 2025

The Group Insurance Board today approved benefit changes for the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program for the 2025 plan year.

Variable Fund

You can choose to deposit 50% of your contributions, including additional contributions, into the Variable Trust Fund. Before you decide to join, learn how Variable excess or deficiency affects your account value.