Audited schedules as of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2020 are now available for state and local employers participating in the WRS and group life insurance program, and state employers participating in the SHICC Program.
The program offers term life insurance coverage up to 5 times an employee's yearly pay for State of Wisconsin employees and local government employees whose employer offers the plan. Employees may also insure their spouses and dependent children.
The Group Insurance Board moved forward with the 5% increase to the employee premium rates effective April 1, 2023. For rates effective April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, please see Group Life Insurance Plan Monthly Rates (ET-2164).
The Board moved forward with the 5% increase to the employee premium rates effective April 1, 2024. For rates effective April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, please see Group Life Insurance Plan Monthly Rates (ET-2164).
The Group Insurance Board (Board) moved forward with the 5% increase to the employee premium rates effective April 1, 2022. For rates effective April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023, please see Group Life Insurance Plan Monthly Rates (ET-2164).
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The Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program is a benefit provided under the WRS and is available to employees of the State of Wisconsin and employees of participating Wisconsin local government employers.
The Group Insurance Board has approved the Wisconsin Public Employer Group Life Insurance premium rates for local employees. Claims experience has been stable, resulting in no change to local employee premium rates for 2023.