Video
11 minutes
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Beneficiary Designations

Learn what happens to your WRS account when you pass away, how to designate a beneficiary and the importance of keeping your account up to date.

Video
14 minutes
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Choosing When to Retire

Did you know that when you retire you can change how much money you get in retirement? We'll also answer one of the most common questions we receive: "Should I retire in December or January?" Watch this video about the topic on demand 24/7.

Specialty Medication Programs

Level 4 self-injectables and specialty medications are available through specific pharmacies for non-Medicare members while members on Medicare have some additional pharmacy options.

Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
  • 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

Guide to Office Visit Copays

A quick reference for how much you'll pay when you visit the doctor.

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
Plan Year
  • 2024
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It’s Your Health: Diabetes

Participating in the Well Wisconsin diabetes condition management program lowers your diabetes-related prescription copays.

Department News
Oct 16, 2023 5:30pm
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The SWIB Podcast: State Investment Fund

In this episode of The SWIB Podcast, Andrea Ruiz, portfolio manager for the State Investment Fund, talks about the role the State Investment Fund plays not only for local governments but also the Wisconsin Retirement System.

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