Steps to Choosing Your Benefits

Not sure where to start? This page is a step-by-step guide to choosing your benefits.
Plan Year
    2024
Program Option
    Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits

Steps to Choosing Your Benefits

Not sure where to start? This page is a step-by-step guide to choosing your benefits.
Plan Year
    2024
Program Option
    Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
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.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
SWIB Executive Director Edwin Denson

Denson: Trust Funds Weather Volatile Market in 2023

"It ain’t over till it’s over." That was certainly true for 2023. Just when it looked like many of the same issues that investors faced in 2022 would hold down returns, 2023 finished strong.

Department News
Feb 21, 2024 3:50pm

GIB Approves Benefit Changes for 2025

The Group Insurance Board today approved benefit changes for the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program for the 2025 plan year.

Variable Fund

You can choose to deposit 50% of your contributions, including additional contributions, into the Variable Trust Fund. Before you decide to join, learn how Variable excess or deficiency affects your account value.

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

Legislative Update September 2023

Wisconsin’s 2023-25 biennial budget bill became law on July 5, 2023. Here is a summary of the provisions that relate to ETF and support our commitment to providing exceptional and dependable service, along with other legislation and proposals.