WRS News Online for Employees
Apr 25, 2023 8:00am May 2023 Edition

Considering a Separation Benefit? Consider the Consequences

A common question we receive from members this time of year centers on WRS separation benefits. This type of benefit is a one-time, lump-sum payment of employee-required contributions, additional contributions (if made), and accumulated earned interest. Understand the pros and cons.

WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2024 3:00pm May 2024 Edition
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$3.1 Billion for WRS in the Last 5 Years

SWIB's investment management of the WRS generated more than $3.1 billion of net outperformance over the last five years. In 2023, SWIB beat its one-, five-, and ten-year benchmarks for the Core Trust Fund.

Health and Wellness News
May 16, 2023 12:00pm

Mental Health and Well Wisconsin Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Learn about mental health resources available to you through the Group Health Insurance Program and Employee Assistance Programs through this new Mental Health Resources page.

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Accessing Your Health Benefits While Out of State

This document for State, UW and Local retirees describes the health plans that offer out-of-state coverage for routine care and what to expect while you're out of network.

Life Insurance Benefit Payout

A benefit may be paid during your lifetime or upon your death.  You or your beneficiary must make sure to follow the correct steps to receive your benefit.

How Credits Work

Find out how sick leave credits pay for premiums and what they can not do.

You Move From Your Health Plan’s Service Area (County) for at Least Three Months

Experiencing this life event may allow you to make changes to your accident plan or health, dental, vision, or long-term care insurance.

Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
  • Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits

Non-STAR State Employees Enrollment

Beyond Vision, Fox River Navigation System Authority, WEDC, WHEDA, WHEFA

Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Plan Year
  • 2024
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Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program

The WDC is an optional, supplemental retirement savings plan for all working state and university employees. Local government and school district employees may also use the WDC if their employers offer it.

Department News
Jul 27, 2023 11:00am

GIB Reviews Preliminary Rates for 2024

The Group Insurance Board yesterday received an update on preliminary rate setting for the Group Health Insurance Program, amid rising health benefit costs. The Board also voted against offering a new pharmacy cost-savings program in 2024 and addressed other business.