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Disability Benefits

If you become disabled while working for a WRS employer, you may be eligible to receive WRS disability benefits that will give you income for the time you are unable to return to work.

Department News
Mar 8, 2023 11:00am

ETF Announces Annual Annuity Adjustments

ETF today announced annuity adjustments for Wisconsin Retirement System retirees. The Core annuity adjustment is 1.6% and the Variable annuity adjustment is -21% (a decrease).

Military Service and Your WRS Benefits

Some members can receive WRS creditable service for part or all of their active U.S. Military service. This additional service may increase your WRS retirement, disability and certain death benefits.

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.

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Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Pharmacy Benefits Program Fact Sheet

The State of Wisconsin Group Insurance Board contracts with a Pharmacy Benefit Manager to provide administrative services to State of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Employer group health insurance program participants.

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Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Distribution of All Retirement Benefits Fact Sheet

The WRS covers employees of the state of Wisconsin and employees of local government employers who elect to participate, and Milwaukee Public School District teachers.

Department News
Sep 25, 2023 2:00pm
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Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2024 is Here

The annual open enrollment period starts today! Group Health Insurance Program members can make health benefits changes effective January 1, 2024. Make the most of it – this is your opportunity to switch to another plan design or add supplemental benefits.

Health Care Premiums

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

Plan Year
  • 2024
Program Option
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits

Health Care Premiums

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

Plan Year
  • 2024
Program Option
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits