Opt Out of Health Insurance

If you are an employee of the state, UW Hospitals and Clinics, or the Universities of Wisconsin (including Craft Workers), you may be eligible to receive up to $2,000 from your employer if you opt out of health insurance coverage under the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2024 5:00pm May 2024 Edition
ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter

Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bills Affecting ETF Benefit Administration

ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter recaps three bills passed by the State Senate and Assembly that affect ETF and the benefit programs it administers, after the Legislature concluded the 2023-2024 Regular Session in March 2024.

Types of Life Insurance

This program offers different types of coverage to meet your needs. How much you are covered is based on the number of units of coverage you buy.

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.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Group Health Insurance

This brochure includes general information about health insurance through ETF.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree

Disability Retirement Benefits

A disability retirement benefit is a lifetime annuity paid to eligible WRS employees who become disabled and are unable to work until normal retirement age.