Level 4 self-injectables and specialty medications are available through specific pharmacies for non-Medicare members while members on Medicare have some additional pharmacy options.
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
Some annuitants pursue employment after retirement. Due to legislative changes, the rules regarding returning to work for a WRS employer differ, depending upon your WRS-termination date.
Retired public safety officers may be able to exclude $3,000 from their taxes each year for health and long-term care insurance premiums. You must be an eligible public safety officer and have your premiums deducted from your monthly retirement payments.
The annual open enrollment period starts Sept. 30 and ends Oct. 20, 2024. Learn more about what’s new for 2025, and attend an online Insurance Benefits Forum.
A guardian is appointed by a court when a person is unable to make or communicate medical decisions, financial decisions, or both. Learn how Letters of Guardianship can impact a WRS account.
In this episode, Senior Portfolio Manager Chris Benish discusses how passive strategies help diversify the WRS trust funds and play a key role in SWIB’s investment strategy to help keep WRS fully funded.
