Audited schedules as of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2021 are now available for state and local employers participating in the WRS and Group Life Insurance Program, and state employers participating in the SHICC Program.
This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Duty Disability Program as of December 31, 2005.
This handbook provides general information about benefit plans administered by ETF and does not contain complete information for all benefits. Use this handbook as an overview and contact your employer’s benefits office for specific information applicable to you.
LTDI is a disability insurance benefit under the WRS that is meant to provide an income to members who have become totally and permanently disabled. This program was closed to new claims January 1, 2018.
The program offers term life insurance coverage up to 5 times an employee's yearly pay for State of Wisconsin employees and local government employees whose employer offers the plan. Employees may also insure their spouses and dependent children.
The Group Insurance Board moved forward with the 5% increase to the employee premium rates effective April 1, 2023. For rates effective April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, please see Group Life Insurance Plan Monthly Rates (ET-2164).
The Group Insurance Board (Board) moved forward with the 5% increase to the employee premium rates effective April 1, 2022. For rates effective April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023, please see Group Life Insurance Plan Monthly Rates (ET-2164).