Types of Life Insurance

This program offers different types of coverage to meet your needs. How much you are covered is based on the number of units of coverage you buy.

WRS News Online for Employees
Sep 2, 2025 4:15pm
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WRS Third-Party Administrators

The WRS engages with third-party administrators to deliver certain benefit services. Here’s how to identify legitimate communications from them.

Group Life Insurance

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.

Department News
Aug 14, 2024 5:00pm
Graphic design representing the types of insurance under the Group Health Insurance Program

GIB Reviews Healthcare Trends, Drug Coverage

The Group Insurance Board today reviewed trends in healthcare market consolidation and the impacts on the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also discussed approaches for the coverage of weight-loss drugs.