The program offers term life insurance coverage up to 5 times an employee's yearly pay for State of Wisconsin employees and local government employees whose employer offers the plan. Employees may also insure their spouses and dependent children.
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If any portion of your group life insurance coverage terminates, you may be able to continue your life insurance protection. Your right to do this is called a conversion privilege, and its features are described here.
The Board moved forward with the 5% increase to the employee premium rates effective April 1, 2024. For rates effective April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, please see Group Life Insurance Plan Monthly Rates (ET-2164).
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.
To help prepare you for this change, ETF will deliver a series of live, virtual training opportunities starting on Monday, May 5. Each live, virtual course will have multiple sessions available, including morning and afternoon options.