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When Can I Retire?

Learn how your age at retirement may affect when you may retire and the amount of your benefit. Includes information about how your employment category and years of service affects your retirement age.

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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.

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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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.

Employer News
Jun 8, 2022 12:00am

State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2023

The Group Insurance Board has approved lowering the state income continuation insurance (ICI) premium rates 20% for the 2023 calendar year.

Employer News
Jun 7, 2023 12:00am

State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2024

The Group Insurance Board has approved lowering the state income continuation insurance (ICI) premium rates 10% for the 2024 calendar year.

Employer News
Jun 6, 2024 12:00am

State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2025

The Group Insurance Board has approved lowering the state income continuation insurance (ICI) premium rates 10%, effective April 1, 2025.