WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
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WRS Among Well-Funded Pensions in the U.S.

A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts identified key WRS practices that make the Badger State one of the “well-funded states with tools to manage risk,” highlighting how other states could learn from the Wisconsin experience.

WRS News Online for Employees
Sep 2, 2025 5:00pm
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2026 Insurance Open Enrollment on Oct. 6-31, 2025

For 2026, expect name changes for a few health plans, new administrators for vision insurance and pre-tax savings accounts, and increased medical deductible for the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Access HDHP.

Health and Wellness News
Oct 23, 2024 12:00pm
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Open Enrollment Ends This Friday!

Learn about our Insurance Help page, how to contact Health Plan and Vendors, additional benefits from Delta Dental, and other mental health support programs.

Health and Wellness News
Jun 16, 2025 12:00pm
Where You Belong: Find health and closer connection. Treat Pain at Home with Exercise Therapy from Kaia Health

New: Kaia Health Pain Management Program

Group Health Insurance Program subscribers and spouses can get help managing their pain with the new Kaia Health Pain Management program, via Well Wisconsin.

Death Benefits

Provided you did not close your WRS account by taking a separation benefit, your beneficiaries may be entitled to a benefit after your death. Understand how and what benefits are paid upon your death.

Health and Wellness News
Oct 10, 2024 12:00pm
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Preventive Care and Drugs Coverage in 2025

Open enrollment runs until Oct. 25, 2024. Learn about preventive care and drugs coverage in 2025, where to get free vaccines, diabetes management program, and more.