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.
Deciding whether to cancel participation or remain in the Variable Trust Fund is a personal decision, and should be based on your risk tolerance and your personal financial situation.
The No Surprises Act (the Act) is a part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). The CAA was passed by the U.S. Congress in December of 2020. The Act portion of the legislation addresses surprise medical billing by healthcare providers and other member protections. Learn more about the No Surprises Act and its developing guidelines.
Program Option
Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
A benefits specialist will be in your area to conduct group appointments. Bring your Retirement Benefit Estimates and Application (ET-4301) which you receive from ETF. Several topics will be discussed at this 2½ hour appointment.
A benefits specialist will be in your area to conduct group appointments. Bring your Retirement Benefit Estimates and Application (ET-4301) which you receive from ETF. Several topics will be discussed at this 2½ hour appointment.
During Open Enrollment, you may have the option to enroll in vision insurance. This video will provide you with an overview of vision insurance and how to access your benefit information.
During Open Enrollment, you may have the option to enroll in dental insurance. This video will provide you with an overview of dental insurance and how to access your benefit information.
Employees' WRS account balances are expected to grow this year, as ETF projects an increase in the effective rates for the Core and Variable Fund contributions due to strong preliminary investment returns last year.
