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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.

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

The Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance program provides continuation of your group life insurance after retirement if you meet the eligibility requirements.

Understand the steps to report a death and ETF’s process for paying benefits.

You may be able to convert your Basic group life insurance coverage to pay premiums for health insurance or long‑term care insurance. This brochure explains who is eligible and how conversion works.

Many insurance companies and brokers offer benefits like health, disability, dental, or other insurances. As a WPE, please be aware of the benefits available to you through ETF to avoid any confusion or misinformation provided by these companies. 

This brochure explains the effect that part-time WRS employment has on your WRS retirement and other benefits.

Designate an attorney-in-fact to act in your stead for an appeal to ETF.

Events happen in life and can affect your coverage. Make sure you know when you lose your coverage and what steps to take to make sure you can keep it.