Learn about the key differences between plan designs, such as how much you'll pay per month, how much you can expect to pay when you visit the doctor, and if you will have nationwide coverage.
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State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, administrative fees paid by participants of the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) will decrease by an average of 40% as recently approved by the Deferred Compensation Board.
The WDC will host a 30-minute webinar that aims for WRS members — both WDC participants and non-participants — to build more confidence about their financial future.
Re-enroll for group health insurance coverage during the annual It’s Your Choice open enrollment period or after an involuntary loss of your comparable non-state coverage, if eligible.
Once you stop working for a Wisconsin Retirement System employer, federal law requires you to begin receiving your benefit payment(s) by a certain date, depending on your age. This is called a required minimum distribution (RMD).
Non-retirees may now view, download, and print their 2025 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits online. This is in addition to receiving a mailed statement, which ETF has started distributing this month.