Employee Benefits

Retirement

When hired, all benefited employees opt for the Wyoming Retirement System or TIAA as their retirement option, and the choice is irrevocable. The enrollment form is available.

• Wyoming Retirement System - Phone number: (307) 777-7691
• TIAA - General phone number: (800) 842-2776.  To schedule an appointment, call (800) 732-8353

Supplemental Retirement

Benefited employees are eligible to enroll in a 403(b) and/or 457(b) plan. Enrollment is available any time and will take effect the month after the enrollment form is received. The State of Wyoming contributes $20 per month if the employee contributes a minimum of $20 per month. 

Click the Investing in Your Supplemental Retirement link for details to compare the 403(b) and 457(b) plans, and to locate forms.

Change Beneficiary

Employees typically change their beneficiaries due to marriage or divorce, but they may be changed at any time without a qualifying event.  Changes may be made online at Wyoming Retirement System or TIAA.

Board of Trustees Retirement Benefit

Employees who meet the length of service requirements are eligible for several important benefits that are outlined in Section VI of University Regulation 5-2.

Retiree Health Insurance

Employees who are at least 50 years old with a minimum of 4 years of service are eligible to enroll in the retiree health insurance when retiring.  For the most up to date plan booklets, premium rates and retiree forms please visit the EGI website.

• Employees' Group Insurance Website
• Retiree plan booklets, premium rates and forms

Additional Resources

• Retirement Checklist
• Rehired Retiree Policy
• Social Security Website
• Medicare Website
• Planwithease.com
• How to Borrow or Withdraw From Your 403(b)
• What to Know About Leaving WRS Pension Plans