Upon retirement, the State matches a certain amount of the unused sick leave, and the entire balance is converted at the employee's current hourly rate to pay health insurance premiums. Employees may obtain coverage within one month of starting work at their own expense. Detailed information about the group health insurance benefits and coverages can be found at the Department of Employee Trust Funds web site . After 6 months of coverage in the Wisconsin Retirement System, employees are eligible for income continuation insurance. Major medical, accidental death and dismemberment, and dental coverage are features of this insurance.
Employees are responsible for the entire premium.
Some dental coverage is included in many of the group health insurance plans and the catastrophic insurance plan. Many unions offer separate dental coverage to their membership. The plan is available only to State employees and annuitants, including their spouse, parents, and spouse's parents. Employees pay the full premium. Information about the Employee Reimbursement Accounts Program.