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Deferred Compensation Program Fact Sheet

The Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) is a supplemental retirement savings program authorized under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

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Disability Benefits

If you become disabled while working for a WRS employer, you may be eligible to receive WRS disability benefits that will give you income for the time you are unable to return to work.

Employer News
Jun 8, 2022 12:00am

State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2023

The Group Insurance Board has approved lowering the state income continuation insurance (ICI) premium rates 20% for the 2023 calendar year.

Employer News
Jun 7, 2023 12:00am

State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2024

The Group Insurance Board has approved lowering the state income continuation insurance (ICI) premium rates 10% for the 2024 calendar year.

Employer News
Jun 6, 2024 12:00am

State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2025

The Group Insurance Board has approved lowering the state income continuation insurance (ICI) premium rates 10%, effective April 1, 2025.

Employer News
Jun 10, 2021 12:00am

State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2022

The Group Insurance Board has approved lowering the state income continuation insurance (ICI) premium rates 50% for the 2022 calendar year.

Employer News
Mar 19, 2024 8:00am

GIB Approves ICI Plan Language Changes

The state plan language was revised to move the effective date of annual premium rate changes from February 1 to April 1, beginning in 2025.