WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Health Insurance Benefits Update

The 2024 health benefits open enrollment period is set for September 25–October 20. Premium rates will increase in 2024 for participating state and local government employees. Read about highlights of changes in 2024 so you can make informed decisions.

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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

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

Mental Health Resources for You

Find out about available mental health resources, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) and ETF ‘s new Mental Health Resources webpage.

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Health Insurance - Integrated with Medicare

The following information is for those retirees who are transitioning into Medicare under the State or the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Programs.

Some Out-Of-State Coverage

Medical Associates Health Plan

Major Health Systems
  • Medical Associates Clinic
  • Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque
  • Crossing Rivers Health
  • Grant Regional Health Center
  • Southwest Health Center
Full Service Areas
  • Crawford County
  • Grant County
  • Iowa County
  • Lafayette County
Limited Service Areas
  • Iowa
  • Illinois
Health and Wellness News
Jun 20, 2023 12:00pm

Health Coaches and Fad Diets

Check out Well Wisconsin health coaching options and possibly lower the cost of your diabetes drugs, learn about fad diets, and access Well Wisconsin anytime with the free app.

HealthPartners Health Plan Southeast

Major Health Systems
  • Aurora Health Care
  • Children's Wisconsin
Full Service Areas
  • Kenosha County
  • Milwaukee County
  • Ozaukee County
  • Racine County
  • Sheboygan County
  • Washington County
  • Waukesha County

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Only available to participants enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is an individually-owned, tax-advantaged account that you can use to pay for current or future eligible medical expenses. With an HSA, you’ll have the potential to build more savings for health care expenses or additional retirement savings through self-directed investment options.

Plan Year
  • 2024
Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Some Out-Of-State Coverage

HealthPartners Health Plan West

Major Health Systems
  • Vibrant Health Family Clinics
  • Saint Croix Regional Medical Center
  • Essentia Health Clinic
  • HealthPartners Medical Group
  • St Luke's
Full Service Areas
  • Ashland County
  • Burnett County
  • Douglas County
  • Pierce County
  • Polk County
  • St. Croix County
  • Washburn County
  • Bayfield County
Limited Service Areas
  • Minnesota