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).
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.
ET-2164
Brochure
Active Employee /
Local Employer /
State Employer
ETF has updated How to Join the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program (ET-1139) and How to Become a Participating Employer Under the Wisconsin Public Employer's Group Life Insurance Program (ET-1107). Please disregard any previous versions.