Health Insurance for Retirees with Medicare

Enrolled in Medicare? Learn about the key differences between our Medicare-coordinated plan design options, costs for medical services, available health plans and monthly premium amounts

Plan Year
  • 2026
Program Option
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits

Health Insurance for Retirees with Medicare

Enrolled in Medicare? Learn about the key differences between our Medicare-coordinated plan design options, costs for medical services, available health plans and monthly premium amounts

Plan Year
  • 2026
Program Option
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits

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.

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14 minutes
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Health Insurance & Pharmacy for Retirees

Find out how your Group Health Insurance and pharmacy benefits work. This video provides a general overview of your health benefits and how to access your health benefit program information

Department News
Mar 6, 2024 3:00pm
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WRS Retirees to Receive Annuity Increases in 2024

Retirees of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) will receive an increase in their pension benefits this year. Adjustments will be reflected on retirees’ May 1, 2024, annuity payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? Review the most commonly asked questions we receive.

Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Report Active Employee / Retiree / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Duty Disability Program Actuarial Valuation 2004

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Duty Disability Program as of December 31, 2004.

Health and Wellness News
Oct 6, 2025 12:00pm
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Open Enrollment Starts Today

The annual open enrollment period has started and ends October 31, 2025. Know some notable changes for your insurance in 2026.