Medicare Advantage FAQs

Program Option
  • 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
Plan Year
  • 2024
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Paid Time Off (PTO)

Find work-life balance as a state employee with a generous PTO package. You will start with up to 3 weeks vacation, 9 holidays, 4.5 personal holidays and up to 130 hours of sick leave.

Video
15 minutes
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Variable Fund

Does putting money in the Variable Fund make sense for you? Learn what the Variable Fund is and how it is different from the Core Fund, and how it affects your retirement benefit. Watch this video about the topic on demand 24/7.

ACA: Patient Protection Disclosure

Program Option
  • 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
Video
7 minutes
Confused person trying to pick a health plan

Choosing a Plan Design

Not sure where to start when deciding on a health plan? This video will walk you through the first step: choosing a plan design. The video shows the key differences between your options and case studies show how different plan designs would affect a participant’s budget over 3 years.

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

Derek Drummond Named SBAI North American Committee Chair

SWIB Funds Alpha Manager Derek Drummond has been appointed chair of the Standards Board for Alternative Investments North American Committee. The Committee has 10 members, equally split across asset owners and managers, exemplifying their commitment to neutrality.

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

Upcoming Governing Board Meetings

Find out when the governing boards of the WRS and the SWIB Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet, and how to send correspondence to the boards.

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Dental Insurance

Choose from up to four dental plans to get the right coverage for you and/or your family. The dental plans offer coverage for services such as cleanings, exams, fillings, and orthodontia.