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See this information for special considerations for alternate payees and firefighters related to accelerated payment options.

The following information is for employees who will retire in the next three months and will be transitioning into Medicare under the State or the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Programs.

If you retired due to a disability, you may be eligible for Medicare benefits. Medicare eligibility related to disability is available to persons who have received Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months, who have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).

Learn the steps to re-enroll in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program and begin using your saved sick leave credits.

Use the information on this page to know when to submit a sick leave certification and in the appropriate timeframe.

Sick leave is an important fringe benefit available to State of Wisconsin employees.

Find out when you qualify for conversion of your sick leave credits, including the different options depending on the age you terminate state employment.

If you choose to make voluntary additional employee paid contributions, complete and return this form with your payment.

Provided you did not close your WRS account by taking a separation benefit, your beneficiaries may be entitled to a benefit after your death.

This brochure can help you complete a retirement application. It also covers general topics and provides answers to questions frequently asked by members that met with a benefits specialist in person.