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

New! Power of Attorney and Guardianship Resources

ETF has new web pages on financial power of attorney documents and guardianship orders. You'll find information and resources on these important topics and how they pertain to WRS 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
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Merfeld Appointed to Board of Trustees

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Tom Merfeld to the SWIB Board of Trustees. Evers has also reappointed Trustees Jeff DeAngelis, public member, and Kristi Palmer, local government member, to six-year terms.

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin Neighbors

Major Health Systems
  • Aspirus Health
  • Fort HealthCare
  • Grant Regional Health Center & Southwest Health
  • Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County
  • Mile Bluff Medical Center
  • Reedsburg Area Medical Center
  • Sauk Prairie Healthcare
Full Service Areas
  • Columbia County
  • Grant County
  • Iowa County
  • Jefferson County
  • Juneau County
  • Lafayette County
  • Sauk County

You Have a Job Change Where You Lose a Significant Share of Employer Contribution Toward Your Coverage (Active Employees Only)

Experiencing this life event may allow you to make changes to your accident plan or health, dental, vision, or long-term care insurance.

Program Option
  • 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