Vacation is earned from the first day of employment, but cannot be used until the employe has worked for six months. Employes have 9 legal holidays per year. Upon retirement, the state matches a certain amount of the unused sick leave, and the entire balance is converted at the employe's current hourly rate to pay health insurance premiums. Major medical, accidental death and dismemberment, and dental coverage are features of this insurance. Employes are responsible for the entire premium.
Many unions offer separate dental coverage with their membership.
The plan is available only to state employes and annuitants, including spouse, parents, and spouse's parents. Employes pay the full premium. All employes are covered by the State of Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Law the day they start employment. The law covers both mental and physical harm from either accidents or occupational diseases.