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ALL LOCAL EMPLOYER BULLETINS

DATE
ISSUE TITLE
November 17, 2009
Vol. 26, Local H
Annual WRS Processing Coming Soon
October 21, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 14
Annual Adult Dependent Eligibility Mailing
September 28, 2009
Vol. 26, Local G
Employee Life Insurance Premium Rates Reduced
September 18 , 2009
Vol. 26, Local F
Health Insurance It's Your Choice Information
August 17, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 13
Benefit Presentations Set for September – November 2009
July 27, 2009
Vol. 26, Local E
Considering Participating in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program
June 26, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 11
Health Insurance Premium Reporting
June 19, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 10
Employee Trust Funds Board Announces 2010 WRS Contribution Rates
May 29, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 9
Health Insurance Enrollment Inquiry and Enrollment Update
May 20, 2009
Vol. 26, Local D
Electronic Distribution Option for the 2010 "It's Your Choice" Booklet
May 15, 2009
Vol. 26, Local C
Consider WPE Group Health Insurance Program Options 2010
May 7, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 8
It's Your Choice Enrollment Period & Kick-Off Meeting Dates Set
April 14, 2009
Vol. 26, Local B
Bulletin Provides 2009 Financial Disclosure Footnote
to Assist Employers in Completing Annual Financial Statements and Reports
April 13, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 7
WRS Annual Statements of Benefits Enclosed
April 10, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 6
2008 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
March 31, 2009
Vol. 26, Local A
COBRA Subsidy Part of American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
March 16, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 5
Income Continuation Insurance Benefi t and Premium Calculation Changes
March 9, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 4
Health Insurance Eligibility and Insurance Premium Reporting Applications Added to Online Network for Employers
February 3, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 3
2009 WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports
January 30, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 2
Important Deadlines for WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Code/Address Reports
January 20, 2009
Vol. 26, No. 1
Benefit Presentations Set for March-April, 2009
December 15, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 16
2008 WRS Annual Report Deadlines
December 10, 2008
Vol. 25, Local J
Annual ICI Premium Review and Update
November 17, 2008
Vol. 25, Local I
October 22, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 15
Message on the Condition of the Wisconsin Retirement System
October 15, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 14
September 29, 2008
Vol. 25, Local H
Employee and Employer Life Insurance Premium Rates Unchanged
September 18, 2008
Vol. 25, Local G
Health Insurance Dual Choice Information
August 15, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 13
Benefit Presentations Set for August-November 2008
July 31, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 12
ETF will Discontinue Accepting 403(b) Additional Contributions Effective January 1, 2009
July 28, 2008
Vol. 25, Local F
Consider Participating in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program
July 25, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 11
Educational Bulletin - When are Payments for Vacation and Compensatory Time Considered Earnings for WRS Purposes?
July 21, 2008
Vol. 25, Local E
Life Insurance Administration Manual (ET-1117) Revised
June 30, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 10
Employee Trust Funds Board Announces 2009 WRS Contribution Rates
May 23, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 10
Revised Wisconsin Public Employers Life Insurance Forms
May 14, 2008
Vol. 25, Local D
Consider WPE Group Health Insurance Program Options for 2009
April 30, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 8
Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Dates Set
April 24, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 7
ETF Temporarily Adds Evening Customer Service Hours
April 14, 2008
Vol. 25, Local C
Bulletin Provides 2008 Financial Disclosure Footnote to Assist Employers in Completing Annual Financial Statements and Reports
April 11, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 6
WRS Annual Statements of Benefits Enclosed
April 11, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 5
2007 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 1, 2008
Vol. 25, Local B
New! Group Health Insurance Application/Change Form
March 24, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 4
Medicare Data Match Project Forms Attached
March 7, 2008
Vol. 25, Local A
WRS Regional Training Sessions - Spring 2008
February 5, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 3
2008 WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports
February 4, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 2
Important Deadlines for WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Code/Address Reports
January 4, 2008
Vol. 25, No. 1
Benefit Presentations Set for March - April, 2008
December 28, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 17
Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2008
December 17, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 16
Employer Communication Center Relocation Plans
December 17, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 15
2007 WRS Annual Report Deadlines
December 10, 2007
Vol. 24, Local K
Annual ICI Premium Review
November 21, 2007
Vol. 24, Local J
Accounting and Reporting for Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) for Employers Participating in the Wisconsin Public Employers Helath Insurance Program
November 16, 2007
Vol. 24, Local I
Health Report/Payment Mailing Instructions
October 15, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 14
Annual Dependent Verification Mailing
September 26, 2007
Vol. 24, Local H
Employee and Employer Life Insurance Premium Rates Unchanged
September 21, 2007
Vol. 24, Local G
Consider Participating in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program
September 17, 2007
Vol. 24, Local F
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
August 30, 2007
Vol. 24, Local E
WRS Regional Training Sessions - Fall 2007
August 20, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 13
Benefit Presentations Set for September - November 2007
August 15, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 12
Updated Income Continuation Insurance Booklets (State and Local) to be Mailed
August 10, 2007
Vol. 24, Local D
June 25, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 11
May 21, 2007
Vol. 24, Local C
Consider WPE Group Health Insurance Program Options for 2008
May 9, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 10
Online Network for Employers Users Manual
May 4, 2007
Vol. 24, Local B
Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Training Sessions - June 2007
April 23, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 9
Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Dates Set
April 11, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 8
2006 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 10, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 6
WRS Annual Statement of Benefits Enclosed
April 3, 2007
Vol. 24, Local A
Bulletin Provides 2007 Financial Disclosure Footnote to Assist Employers in Completing Annual Financial Statements and Reports
April 2, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 7
February 5, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 5
February 2, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 4
New ICI Contact Information for Aetna
February 1, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 3
January 19, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 2
Employer Training via Webcast
January 16, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 1
Benefit Presentations Set February-April 2007
December 28, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 20
Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2007
December 26, 2006
Vol. 23, Local O
2007-2008 Life Insurance Rates for Local Employees
December 15, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 19
December 13, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 18
December 12, 2006
Vol. 23, Local N
December 5 , 2006
Vol. 23, No. 17
November 20, 2006
Vol. 23, Local M
October 20, 2006
Vol. 23, Local L
October 12, 2006
Vol. 23, Local K
Consider Participating in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program
October 11, 2006
Vol. 23, Local J
Salary Adjustments to Income Continuation Insurance Premium and Benefit Levels Approved
September 20, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 16
Repayment Agreement for Employees with an Income Continuation Insurance or Long-Term Disability Insurance Claim
September 15, 2006
Vol. 23, Local I
Fall 2006 WRS Regional Training Sessions
September 15, 2006
Vol. 23, Local H
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
September 1, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 15

Benefit Presentations Set for September-November 2006

August 21, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 14
Health Insurance Coverage End-Date for a Dependent Spouse Following Divorce
August 18, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 13
Medicare Data Match project Forms Attached
July 14, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 12
Wisconsin Act 402 Creates an Employer Error Provision for Income Continuation Insurance Coverage
June 27, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 11

ETF Board Announces Contribution Rates for 2007

June 26, 2006
Vol. 23, Local F
Consider WPE Group Health Insurance Program Options for 2007
June 26, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 10

Employer Communication Center News

June 16, 2006
Vol. 23, Local E

New! Educational Employer Bulletins; WRS Eligibility for Emergency Workers

May 16, 2006
Vol. 23, Local 7
Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Date Set
May 10, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 8
Department of Employee Trust Funds to Relocate Downtown Milwaukee Office to Waukesha
May 1, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 6
Fixed Trust Fund Becomes Core Trust Fund; Name Change for Broadspire, Inc., New Look for Employer Bulletin Web page; and Extranet Manual Now Available
April 19, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 5
Severance of Employee/Employer Relationship No Longer Required for Approval of Disability Benefits

April 19, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 4

2005 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 7, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 3
WRS Annual Statements of Benefits Enclosed
April 3, 2006
Vol. 23, Local D
Bulletin Provides 2006 Financial Disclosure Footnote to Help Employers Complete Annual Financial Statements and Reports
April 3, 2006
Vol. 23, Local C
2006-2007 Life Insurance Rates for Local Employees
March 23, 2006
Vol. 23, Local B
Repeat of WRS Regional Training Sessions - Spring 2006
February 3, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 2
Bulletin Contains WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports for 2006; WRS Contribution Remittance Application Available; ETF's Extranet Applications
February 1, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 1
Important Deadlines for WRS Statement of Benefits; Distribution Options and Address Information; Distribution Code/Address Option Selection Form; Update Employee Addresses
January 17, 2006
Vol. 23, Local A
Annual Employee Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Premium Update; Supplemental ICI; 2006 ICI Premium Rates
December 30, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 22
Spring Benefit Presentations Set for February - April 2006
December 30, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 21
Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2006
December 9, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 20
2005 WRS Annual Report Deadlines; Electronic Reporting Options; Extranet Reporting Options; WRS Annual Reconciliation Information
December 2, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 19
Important Health Plan Updates, Late Dual-Choice Applications, and Dual-Choice Rescinds; Revisions to Health Insurance Forms; Student Status Documentation Guidelines
December 1, 2005
Vol. 22, Local O
2006 Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Reporting Forms: Notice of Change; Dual-Choice Due Dates; Alternate Report Requests; Reporting and Assembly of 2006 Health Reports
November 18, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 18
Reminder on Non-Reportable Earnings for Wisconsin Retirement System Purposes
October 28, 2005
Vol. 22, Local N
Consider Participating in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program
October 19, 2005
Vol. 22, Local M
Plans Mail Annual Dependent Status Letters and Questionnaires; Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ID Card Reminder; It’s Your Choice Booklet Corrections/Updates
September 20, 2005
Vol. 22, Local L
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
September 5, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 17
Benefit Presentations Set for September – November 2005
September 2, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 16

Employer Extranet Site Update: WRS Account Update Application Expanded to Include Terminations and Current Year Corrections

August 17, 2005
Vol. 22, Local K
Local Health Insurance Administration Manual Revised
August 16, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 15
Important Reminder: Revisions to Continuation-Conversion Notice (ET-2311)
August 16, 2005
Vol. 22, Local J
Consider WPE Group Health Insurance Program Options for 2006
August 2, 2005
Vol. 22, Local I
WRS Regional Training Sessions
July 29, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 14
Wisconsin Act 162, Military Leave and Group Life Insurance
June 28, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 13
2006 WRS Contribution Rates Announced Employee Trust Funds Board Announces Contribution Rates For 2006
June 28, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 11
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit
June 27, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 12
New Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program Administrator Announced
June 24, 2005
Vol. 22, Local H
Revised Group Life Insurance Plan Booklet; 2005-2006 Life Insurance Rates for Local Employees
June 21, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 10
COBRA Final Rules and Change to Employer Responsibilities; Revisions to Continuation-Conversion Notice (ET-2311)
May 19, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 8
Revised Income Continuation Insurance Forms
May 13, 2005
Vol. 22, Local G
Survey to Identify Topics for Employer Education
May 12, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 9
Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Date Set
April 19, 2005
Vol. 22, Local F
Bulletin Provides 2005 Financial Disclosure Footnote to Help Employers Complete Annual Financial Statements and Reports

April 15, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 7

New Critical Information From Social Security: Wage Garnishment
April 12, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 6
2004 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 11, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 5
WRS Annual Statements of Benefits Enclosed
April 5, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 3
Group Insurance Board Approves Changes to Living Benefits Provisions
April 5, 2005
Vol. 22, Local E
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act Amends Rights and Duties Under USERRA
February 11, 2005
Vol. 22, Local D
New Supplemental Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Open Enrollment Period Begins February 21, 2005; Update on ICI Premiums for Local Employers
February 4, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 3
Bulletin Contains WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports for 2005
February 4, 2005
Vol. 22, Local C
Important Deadlines for WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Options and Address Information; Distribution Code/Address Option Selection Form; Update Employee Addresses
January 31, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 4
Mailing Address Correction for Physicians Plus Insurance
January 28, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 2
Board Changes Application of Paid Vacation, Holiday or Compensatory Time for the Local ICI Plan; Board Mandates Multiple ICI Enrollment Applications
January 24, 2005
Vol. 22, No. 1
Employer Extranet Site
January 14, 2005
Vol. 22, Local B
New Benefit Maximums for Income Continuation Insurance Coverage
January 12, 2005
Vol. 22, Local A
Income Continuation Insurance Administration Manual Revised
December 22, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 16
Spring Benefit Presentations; Revised Authorization for Direct Rollover Form
December 20, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 15
Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2005; New Law Regarding Employees Not Covered by Social Security
December 13, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 13a
2004 WRS Annual Report Deadlines; WRS Annual REconciliation Information
November 26, 2004
Vol. 21, Local O
Health Insurance Reporting Forms; Dual Choice due dates; Reporting & Assembly of 2005 Health Reports; Three-Tier Health Insurance Program; Payments to Employees in lieu of Health Insurance Coverage Prohibited
November 24, 2004
Vol. 21, Local N
Correction to WPE Coinsurance and Out-of-Pocket Expenses in Deductible Standard Plan and Deductible Standard PPP Options
October 20, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 13
Plans Mail Annual Dependent Status Letters
October 22, 2004
Vol. 21, Local M
New E-Mail Address for 3rd Party Administrator (Broadspire) of ICI and LTDI Plans
October 8, 2004
Vol. 21, Local K

Employer Bulletin Reviews 2005 Health Insurance Premium Rates Provided to Local Governments; New Options Available in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program

October 8, 2004
Vol. 21, Local L
New Options Available in the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program
September 27, 2004
Vol. 21, Local J
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
September 15, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 12
Minimum Retirement Age for Protective Occupation Participants
September 10, 2004
Vol. 21, Local I
Wisconsin Act 162, Military Leave and Income Continuation Insurance
August 10, 2004
Vol. 21, Local H
New Name for Third Party Administrator of ICI and LTDI Plans
August 9, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 11
Benefit Presentations Set for September - November, 2004
August 4, 2004
Vol. 21, Local G
Public Hearing on 3-Tier Premium Contribution Structure for Wisconsin Public Employer Health Insurance program Set for August 17
August 4, 2004
Vol. 21, Local F
Public Hearing on 3-Tier Premium Contribution Structure for Wisconsin Public Employer Health Insurance program Set for August 17
July 16, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 10
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Administration Manual Revised
June 23, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 9
2005 WRS Contribution Rates Announced
June 17, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 8
Handling Repayment of Claims Requests from a Medicare Intermediary
June 1, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 7
Extranet WRS Contribution Remittance Link a Success; ETF Makes Important Changes to Employee Transaction and Additional Contributions Reports
May 14, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 6
Bulletin Announces Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Dates
April 28, 2004
Vol. 21, Local E
Bulletin Provides 2004 Financial Disclosure Footnote to Help Employers Complete Annual Financial Statements and Reports
April 13, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 5
2003 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 9, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 4
WRS Annual Statements of Benefits Enclosed
April 5, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 3
Group Insurance Board Approves Changes to Living Benefits Provisions
March 18, 2004
Vol. 21, D
Board Changes Application of Paid Vacation, Holiday or Compensatory Time for the State ICI Plan; Mandates ACH Payment of LTDI and ICI Benefits
February 9, 2004
Vol. 21, Local C
Important Deadlines
February 3, 2004
Vol. 21, Local B
2004 Life Insurance Rates for Local Government Employees
February 10, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 2
Bulletin contains WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports (ET-1515) for 2004; Announces Availability of Contribution Remittance Application and Redesign of DETF Internet site
January 23, 2004
Vol. 21, Local A
Update on Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Premiums
January 20, 2004
Vol. 21, No. 1
2004 Monthly Remittance Reports (ET-1515) Mailing to be Delayed
December 31, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 21
Bulletin Outlines WRS Agent Responsibilities
December 11, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 20
Deadlines Announced for 2003 WRS Annual Reports and WRS Annual Reconciliation Information
December 8, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 19
Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2004
December 1, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 18
DETF's Extranet Site Offers New On-Line Applications; Spring Employee Benefit Presentations Scheduled
November 11, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 17
Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms for 2004
November 7, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 16
Termination Dates Required for Receipt of Disability Benefits; Department Now Offers Small Group Retirement Counseling Sessions
October 30, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 15
Plans Mail Annual Status Letters; Pharmacy Benefit Manager ID Card Reminders
October 20, 2003
Vol. 20, Local G
Errors and Updates in the It's Your Choice Books for 2004

September 30, 2003
Vol. 20, Local F

Health Insurance Dual Choice Information
September 26, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 14
DETF Makes Changes to Comply With Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
August 29, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 13
Benefit Presentations Set for September-November, 2003
August 8, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 11
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
July 3, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 10
WRS Employers Can Authorize Plan-To-Plan Transfers To Buy WRS Creditable Service
June 25, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 9
2004 WRS Contribution Rates Announced
May 27, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 8
Medicare Data Match Plan Contacts for Federal CMS/Treasury Collection Efforts
May 23, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 7
Dual-Choice Enrollment Period for Plan Year 2004
May 13, 2003
Vol. 20, Local E
Bulletin Provides 2003 Financial Disclosure Footnote to Help Employers Complete Annual Financial Statements and Reports
April 18, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 6
2002 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits
April 15, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 5
2002 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 4, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 4
Order Your ETF Forms Online
April 1, 2003
Vol. 20, Local D
2003 Employee Life Insurance Rates for Local Employees
February 17, 2003
Vol. 20, Local C
Update on ICI Premiums
February 6, 2003
Vol. 20, Local B
Distribution Code/Address Option Selection Form
February 5, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 3
Department Completes LTDI Administrative Rule Process Regarding Medical Determinations
January 31, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 2
Bulletin Contains WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports (ET-1515) for 2003
January 27, 2003
Vol. 20, No. 1
Delay of 2003 Monthly Remittance Reports (ET-1515)

January 23, 2003
Vol. 20, Local A

ETF Requests Employee Addresses by April 1, 2003
December 17, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 24
Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2003
December 12, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 23
Annual Student/Disabled Dependent Status Letters
December 11, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 22
Deadlines Announced for 2002 WRS Annual Reports and WRS Annual Reconciliation Information
December 6, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 21
Benefit Presentations Set February - April, 2003
November 18, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 20
WRS Previous Service and Benefit Inquiry Application During Act 11 Conversion
November 13, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 19
Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms for 2003
October 18, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 18
Updated Plan Address/Phone/Fax Number & List for Sending Health Insurance Applications to the Plan
October 16, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 17
CORE, INC. To Move Administrative Operations for ICI and LTDI
October 3, 2002
Vol. 19, Local G
2003 Health Insurance Premium Rates Provided to Local Governments
September 24, 2002
Vol. 19, Local F
Registration Required for WRS Regional Employer Training Sessions
September 18, 2002
Vol. 19, Local E
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
August 9, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 16
Coming to an Area Near You - WRS Regional Training Sessions
July 22, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 15
Benefit Presentations Set for September - November, 2002
July 18, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 14
Corrections to the Group Life Insurance Manual
July 15, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 13
Health Continuation-Conversion Updates
June 27, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 10
How to Handle a Formal Notification of Claims Payable from a Medicare Intermediary or Threat from Collection Agency
June 27, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 11
2003 WRS Contribution Rates Announced
May 21, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 9
Income Continuation Insurance Plan Updates
May 7, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 8
Mark Your Calendars:  Dual-Choice Enrollment for Plan Year 2003; Health Insurance Newsletter Coming Soon!
May 3, 2002
Vol. 19, Local D
Bulletin Provides 2002 Financial Disclosure Footnote To Help Employers Complete Annual Financial Statements and Reports
April 18, 2002
Vol. 19, Local C
WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports and Employer Annual Contribution Statements Enclosed

April 10, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 7

Deliver Employee Annual Statement of Benefits and Return WRS Distribution Report
March 15, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 6
Active Employee Death Benefits Increased with 1999 Wisconsin Act 11
February 28, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 5
40.63 Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Disability Benefit Process Has Been Revised
January 30, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 4
Bulletin Contains WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports (ET-1515) for 2002
January 25, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 3
Correction to the Group Life Insurance Administration Manual
January 25, 2002
Vol. 19, Local B
ETF Requests Employee Address By April 1, 2002/Submit Your WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Option By March 1, 2002
January 23, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 2
Implementation of Changes Resulting From Federal Pension Legislation Delayed
January 17, 2002
Vol. 19, No. 1
ETF Announces New File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Internet Reporting Option; Reiterates Employer IVR System as Option
January 8, 2002
Vol. 19, Local A
Ordering ICI Forms, Reporting Deadline and Update on Premiums
December 28, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 24
Bulletin Addresses Life Insurance Coverage During Military Leave; Living Benefits Brochure Now Available
December 17, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 23
Bulletin Contains Revisions of Life Forms Quick Reference Guide and Group LifeInsurance Administration Manual
December 14, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 22
Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2002
December 11, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 21
Deadlines Announced for 2001 WRS Annual Reports and WRS Annual Reconciliation Information
December 5, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 20
Benefit Presentations Set for February - April 2002
November 28, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 19
Annual Student/Dependent Status Letters
November 20, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 18
Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms for 2002
October 26, 2001
Vol. 18, Local E
1999 Wisconsin Act 11 Employer Credit
October 16, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 17
Updated Health Plan Address/Phone/Fax Number List for Sending Health Insurance Applications to the Plan
September 25, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 16
2002 Health Insurance Premium Rates Provided to Local Governments
September 13, 2001
Vol. 18, Local D
Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
September 12, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 15
Deliver Employee Annual Statement of Benefits and Return WRS Distribution Reports
August 24, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 14
Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTDI) Process Filing Instructions
August 16, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 13
How to Handle a Request for Repayment of Claims by Medicare
August 3, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 12
Update on Statement of Benefits, Invoices for Late Reported Earnings and Variable Fund Participation
July 18, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 11
Benefit Presentations Set for September - November
June 29, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 10
GIB Adopts Changes to Help Curb Rising Health Insurance Costs
June 26, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 9
2002 WRS Contribution Rates Announced
June 22, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 8
Bulletin Provides Further Details on Act 11 Employer Credit
May 11, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 7
Special Edition on Dual-Choice for Plan Year 2002
May 11, 2001
Vol. 18, Local C
Bulletin Provides 2001 Financial Disclosure Footnote to Help Employers Complete Annual Statements and Reports
April 27, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 6
2000 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 23, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 5
Statements of Benefits Mailing Delayed
February 23, 2001
Vol. 18, Local B
Life Insurance Rates Remain Unchanged for Group Life Insurance Coverage Effective July 1, 2001
February 16, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 4
Income Continuation Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance Claim Process Changes Effective March 1, 2001
February 2, 2001
Vol. 18, Local A
Bulletin Reports on Changes for Ordering ICI Forms, Reporting Deadline and Update on Premiums
January 30, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 3
Bulletin Contains WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports (ET-1515) for 2001
January 16, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 2
Termination Dates Required for Receipt of Disability Benefits; Extranet Service and Benefit Inquiry Screen Changes
January 5, 2001
Vol. 18, No. 1
ETF Requests Employee Address by March 30, 2001
December 15, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 29
Benefit Presentations Set for February-April
December 11, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 28
Deadlines Announced for 2000 WRS Annual Reports; WRS Annual Reconciliation Information; Variable Election Form Reminder
December 5, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 27
Annual Student/Dependent Status Letters
November 30, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 26
It's Possible to Void Variable Election Participation if Request Received In Department By January 2, 2001
November 29, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 25
New ICI and LTDI Administrator Announced
November 20, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 24
Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2001
November 17, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 23
Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms for 2001
November 16, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 22
Updated Evidence of Insurability for Group Life Insurance
November 13, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 21
Wisconsin Act 11 Video Reminder; Nominations Sought for Seats on ETF Policy and Advisory Boards; ETF to Host Presentations on Current WRS and ETF Issues
October 2, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 20
Application Processing Instructions Provided for Dual Choice 2001
September 25, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 19
2001 Health Insurance Premium Rates Provided to Local Governments
September 21, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 18
Urgent Reminder for Income Continuation Insurance Claims
September 18, 2000
Vol. 17, Local H
ETF Public Benefit Presentation Set for October 10 in Beaver Dam
September 11, 2000
Vol. 17, Local G
Dual Choice Enrollment Period Set for October 2-20, 2000
September 8, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 17
Electronic Reporting Rule Effective October 1, 2000
August 28, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 16
1999 Wisconsin Act 185 on Spelling of Employee; Update on Variable Trust Fund Participation and 1999 Wisconsin Act 11
August 2, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 15
Benefit Presentations Set for September-November; ETF Annual Report Available on Internet Site
August 1, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 14
Updated Life Insurance Application and WRS Previous Service Checks
July 5, 2000
Vol. 17, Local F
Joint Instrumentality Rule Effective July 1, 2000
June 26, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 13
2001 WRS Contribution Rates; ETF Internet Site Update
May 19, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 12
1999 Wisconsin Act 11 Video and Effect on Late Reported Earnings and Participant Toll Free Number
May 12, 2000
Vol. 17, Local E
2000 Financial Disclosure Footnote Is Provided To Help Employers Complete Annual Statements and Reports
May 4, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 11
Dual Choice for Plan Year 2001
April 20, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 10
Disability Waiver Processing Changes
April 17, 2000
Vol. 17, Local D
Bulletin Includes: 1999 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports; Contribution Statement; Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL); Computing Your Projected UAAL; and Survey
April 12, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 9
The Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program
April 11, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 8
Notice of Public hearing for Draft Electronic Reporting Rule
April 10, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 7
Deliver Employee Annual Statement of Benefits and Return WRS Distribution Report
March 25, 1999
Vol. 16, Local A
Life Insurance Rates for Local Employees Will Decrease in 1999
March 22, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 6
Change in Income Continuation Insurance Claim Process Dates
March 8, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 5
Medicare Data Match - How to Handle a Request for Repayment of Claims By Medicare
February 23, 2000
Vol. 17, Local C
Life Insurance Rates Decrease for Spouse and Dependent Coverage Effective July 1, 2000
February 16, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 4
Income Continuation Insurance Claim Process Approved
February 11, 2000
Vol. 17, Local B
ETF Announces New Employer Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Telephone System
January 27, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 3
WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports (ET-1515) for 2000 Included with this Bulletin
January 14, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 2
Good News! ETF's Extranet Website Offers Employers "Live" WRS Data
January 10, 2000
Vol. 17, Local A
Department Announces ICI Claim Processing Changes and Update on Premiums
January 7, 2000
Vol. 17, No. 1
Submit Your WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Option by February 15, 2000
December 22, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 20
Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2000
December 15, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 19
Benefit Presentations Set for February-April in 15 Locations
December 8, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 18
Deadlines Announced for 1999 WRS Annual Reports
November 18, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 17
Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms For 2000
November 18, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 16
Benefit Improvement Bill Proposals Summarized
November 17, 1999
Vol. 16, Local H
Updated Subchapter 407: Reportable and Non-Reportable Earnings Guide of the Wisconsin Retirement System & Administration Manual Included with this Bulletin
September 28, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 15
Application Processing Instructions Provided For Dual-Choice 2000
September 24, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 14
2000 Health Insurance Premium Rates Provided To Local Governments
September 20, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 13
Medicare Data Match Project Forms Attached (attachment updated 11/08/2002)
September 10, 1999
Vol. 16, Local G
Dual-Choice Period for 2000 Set for October 4-22, 1999
September 8, 1999
Vol. 16, Local F
Amendments to Income Continuation Insurance Plan Announced
August 20, 1999
Vol. 16, Local E
Additional Health Insurance Enrollment Opportunity for Local Government Employees that Work Less than Half-time
August 19, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 12
Benefit Presentations Set for September-November and ETF Annual Report Now Available On Line
July 23, 1999
Vol. 16, Local D
Coming to an Area Near You: WRS Regional Training Sessions
June 25, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 11
Employee Trust Funds Board Announces Contribution Rates For the Year 2000
June 18, 1999
Vol. 16, Local D
1999 Financial Disclosure Footnote Is Provided To Help Employers Complete Annual Statements and Reports
June 1, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 9
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Administration Manual Revised
May 28, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 10
Employer Communication Center Number Reminder Employer Interactive Voice Response System New 24-Hour Automated Telephone Service for Participants
May 13, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 8
Special Edition on Dual-Choice 2000
April 16, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 7
Bulletin Includes the 1998 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports, Contribution Statement and Unfunded Accrued Actuarial Liability (UAAL) Explanation
April 9, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 6
Deliver Employee Annual Statement of Benefits and Return Distribution Report
March 30, 1999
Vol. 16, Local B
Update ICI Premiums on May 1999 Report
March 25, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 5
Questions and Answers Regarding Unfunded Accrued Actuarial Liability Balance
January 28, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 4
1999 WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports (ET-1515) Included with this Bulletin
January 22, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 3
Determining whether an Employee Qualifies for WRS Participation AND Benefit Presentations Begin February 1 in 13 Locations
January 7, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 1
Submit Your Statement of Benefits Distribution Option Decision by February 10, 1999
January 7, 1999
Vol. 16, No. 2
Social Security Wage Base Increases for 1999