ETF has updated the State Health Insurance Standards, Guidelines, and Administration Employer Manual (ET-1118), and has summarized the changes in the table below. Please disregard any previous versions of this manual.
Due to COVID-19, encouraging employees to get their flu vaccination this fall carries extra importance. Employers may host flu clinics between August 16 – December 17, 2021.
The group health insurance program is an employer-sponsored program offering group health coverage to employees of state agencies, UW System, UW Hospital & Clinics Authority and participating local government employers.
ET-9019
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Local Employer /
State Employer
LAHP is a program that provides group health insurance for retirees whose group health insurance with their former employer does not meet their needs or is not permanently available after retirement.
ET-8903
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Local Employer /
State Employer
The Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program is a benefit provided under the WRS and is available to employees of the State of Wisconsin and employees of participating Wisconsin local government employers.
If you leave employment with the WRS before reaching minimum retirement age, you may keep your money with the WRS or take a separation benefit. Learn about the key things to consider before taking a separation benefit.