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DATE	ISSUE TITLE
April 12, 2018 Vol. 35, No. 7	Well Wisconsin Updates
April 4, 2018 Vol. 35, No. 6	WRS Annual Statement of Benefits
March 9, 2018 Vol. 35, No. 5	Accounting and Reporting for Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB)
February 16, 2018 Vol. 35, No. 4	Know Your Benefits: Spring 2018 WRS Employee Benefits Presentations
February 14, 2018 Vol. 35, No. 3	NEW! In-Person myETF Employer Reporting Confirmation Sessions, Online Sessions Continue
January 11, 2018 Vol. 35, No. 2	Wisconsin Retirement System Employer Training Webinars: Winter 2018
January 4, 2018 Vol. 35, No. 1	Well Wisconsin Updates for 2018
December 18, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 20	2017 Annual Reconciliation
December 6, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 19	Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2018
November 7, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 18	Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTDI) & Disability Retirement Benefit Program Changes
November 2, 2017 Vol. 34, State E	2018 Income Continuation Insurance Premium Rates
October 31, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 17	myETF Employer Online Service Postponement Update
September 29, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 16	Wisconsin Retirement System 2016 GASB 68 Schedules
September 25, 2017 Vol. 34, State D	Health Insurance It's Your Choice Information It's Your Choice 2018 Open Enrollment is October 2 - 27, 2017
August 31, 2017 Vol. 34, State C	Supplemental Benefits for It's Your Choice 2018
August 30, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 15	Fall Public WRS Presentations
August 8, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 14	Revised WRS Contribution and Insurance Premium Due Dates for myETF
July 18, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 13	Wisconsin Retirement System 2016 GASB 68 Information
July 5, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 12	Distribution for the 2018 It’s Your Choice Guide Employer Response Required
June 26, 2017 Vol. 34, State B	It’s Your Choice Open Enrollment Period, Kickoff Meeting Dates Set
June 23, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 11	Employee Trust Funds Board Announces 2018 WRS Contribution Rates
June 20, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 10	Well Wisconsin Updates: On-site Flu Clinics & Incentive Payment Payroll Reports
May 24, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 9	Preparing Your Data for myETF
April 27, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 8	New myETF Training: Employer Reporting Confirmation
April 11, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 7	Implementation Updates – Well Wisconsin and StayWell
April 10, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 6	WRS Annual Statement of Benefits
March 16, 2017 Vol. 34, State A	myETF Update for State Employers: Job Categories
February 9, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 5	Know Your Benefits: Spring 2017 WRS Employee Benefits Presentations
February 6, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 4	Wisconsin Retirement System Employer Training Webinars: Winter 2017
January 10, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 3	Health Insurance and IRS Forms
January 10, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 2	Revised WRS Employer Pension Amounts
January 1, 2017 Vol. 34, No. 1	Law Change: Return to Work, Rehiring a Retiree
December 13, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 16	2017 Well Wisconsin Updates
December 12, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 15	2016 Annual Reconciliation
December 8, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 14	Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2017
December 5, 2016 Vol. 33, State E	2017 Income Continuation Insurance Premium Rates
December 1, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 13	Audited 2015 GASB 68 Schedules for WRS Employers
November 22, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 12	GASB 68 Update: Guidance Related to Prior Year Deferred Outflows and Inflows Amortization and Model Notes to Financial Statements
November 4, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 11	GASB 68 Unaudited Schedules Available
October 4, 2016 Vol. 33, State D	Health Insurance It's Your Choice Information: Kick-Off Meeting, Open Enrollment & Important Changes
September 20, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 10	myETF Employment File Resource Now Available
September 15, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 9	myETF Employer Training
September 12, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 8	2015 Wisconsin Act 174
July 29, 2016 Vol. 33, State C	Optional Plans for 2017 to Supplement Your Coverage
July 1, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 7	Distribution for the 2017 It's Your Choice Brochure Employer response required by July 15, 2016
September 20, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 10	myETF Employment File Resource Now Available
September 15, 2016 Vol. 33, No.9	myETF Employer Training
September 12, 2016 Vol. 33, No.8	2015 Wisconsin Act 174
July 29, 2016 Vol. 33, State C	Optional Plans for 2017 to Supplement Your Coverage
July 1, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 7	Distribution for the 2017 It's Your Choice Brochure Employer response required by July 15, 2016
June 23, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 6	Employee Trust Fund Board Announces 2017 WRS Contribution Rates
June 8, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 5	myETF Payroll File Resource Now Available
June 7, 2016 Vol. 33, State B	It's your Choice Open Enrollment Period, Kick-Off Meeting Dates Set
May 18, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 4	GASB 68 Pension Reporting Requirements for December 31,2015 Financial Reports
April 14, 2016 Vol. 33, State A	State and Federal Health Insurance Notifications
April 13, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 3	WRS Annual Statement of Benefits
February 29, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 2	Benefit Administration System Phase Two Project Overview
February 5, 2016 Vol. 33, No. 1	Know Your Benefits: ETF Live Webinars, Group Appointments and Presentations
December 29, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 18	2016 Well Wisconsin Updates
December 21, 2015 Vol. 32, State F	2016 Income Continuation Insurance Premium Rates
December 14 2015 Vol. 32, No. 17	2015 Annual Reconciliation and Deadline for WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Code/Address Files
November 23, 2015 Vol. 32, State E	Group Life Insurance Policy Changes Approved for 2016
November 18, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 16	Social Security Wage Base Unchanged for 2016
October 20, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 15	Group Life Insurance Policy Changes for 2016
September 22, 2015 Vol. 32, State D	Health Insurance IYC Information and 2016 Kick-off Meeting
September 15, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 14	Fall Public WRS Presentations and Other Learning Opportunities
August 31, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 13	GASB 68 Update: Guidance Related to Model Journal Entries
August 20, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 12	Exciting News! Introducing myETF
August 18, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 11	GASB 68 Reporting Requirements
July 20, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 10	Update–Change to the Executive/Elected/Judge Category Contribution Rates
July 13, 2015 Vol. 32, State C	Uniform Dental Benefit Changes for 2016
July 3, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 9	Employee Trust Funds Board Announces 2016 Contribution Rates
June 29, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 8	Distribution for the 2016 It’s Your Choice Brochure
June 18, 2015 Vol. 32, State B	It’s Your Choice Open Enrollment Period, Kick-Off Meeting Dates Set
May 28, 2015 Vol. 32, State A	Rule Change Regarding Sick Leave Conversion
May 4, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 7	Update on 2015 New GASB Pension Reporting Requirements
April 30, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 6	Medicare Secondary Payer/Data Match: Updated Health Plan Contact List
April 16, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 5	ETF and WDC Webinar on Fiduciary Duties Set for Wednesday, May 6, 2015
April 15, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 4	WRS Annual Statements of Benefits
April 3, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 3	2015 Update for Well Wisconsin Incentive and Health Plan Reporting
February 13, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 2	Health Insurance Updates: Health plans, minimum essential coverage, national medical support notice and enrollment documentation
January 26, 2015 Vol. 32, No. 1	2015 Spring Webinars, Group Appointments and Presentations
December 15, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 18	Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2015
December 9, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 17	2014 Annual Reconciliation and Deadline for WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Code/Address Reports
December 1, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 16	New GASB Pension Reporting Requirements to Affect Employers in 2015
November 20, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 15	WRS Employer Payroll Vendor Survey
October 31, 2014 Vol. 31, State D	State Group Life Insurance Premium Rates for 2015
October 23, 2014 Vol. 31, State C	2015 Income Continuation Insurance Premium Rates
October 6, 2014 Vol. 31, No.14	New Benefits Administration System Underway
September 18, 2014 Vol. 31, State B	Health Insurance It's Your Choice Information
September 12, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 13	Coming in January: Online Newsletter for Active Employees
August 22, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 12	WRS Benefit Presentations, Webinars, Group Appointments and Benefit Fairs Set for Fall 2014
August 20, 2014 Vol. 31, State A	Well Wisconsin—Workplace Screening and Taxability of Wellness Incentives
July 23, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 11	ETF and WDC Webinar on Fiduciary Duties Set
June 26, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 10	Employee Trust Funds Board Announces 2015 WRS Contribution Rates
June 16, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 9	Electronic Distribution for the 2015 It's Your Choice Booklets
June 5, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 8	Rehired Annuitants / Return to Work Laws
May 22, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 7	It's Your Choice Open Enrollment Period Kick-Off Meeting Date Set
April 15, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 6	WRS Annual Statements of Benefits
March 31, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 5	2013 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
March 3, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 4	WRS Employer Training Webinars - Spring 2014
January 29, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 3	2014 WRS Benefit Presentations Set for Employees Statewide
January 15, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 2	Important Tips - Rehired Annuitants/Return to Work Laws
January 8, 2014 Vol. 31, No. 1	Important Deadlines for WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Code/Address Reports
December 23, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 18	WRS Administration Manual Revised
December 19, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 17	2013 WRS Reconciliation Process
December 10, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 16	Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2014
November 15, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 15	Online Submission of WRS Transcations and WRS Monthly Remittances Will be Mandatory Effective January 2014
October 28, 2013 Vol. 30, State F	State Group Life Insurance Premium Rates for 2014 Employee Reimbursement Accounts Open Enrollment
October 25, 2013 Vol. 30, State E	2014 Income Continuation Insurance Premium Rates
October 15, 2013 Vol. 30, State D	When Family Health Insurance Coverage Ends Upon Death of a State Employee
October 11, 2013 Revised October 29, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 14	Insurance Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses
September 30, 2013 Vol. 30, State C	Introducing the Accumulated Sick Leave (AcSL) System
September 18 , 2013 Vol. 30, State B	Health Insurance - It's Your Choice Information
September 10, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 13	WRS Regional Employer Training Sessions-Fall 2013
August 22, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 12	WRS Benefit Presentations, Webinars, Group Appointments and Benefit Fairs Set for September-December 2013
July 1, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 11	Important Changes Pertaining to Rehiring of WRS Annuitants
June 24, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 10	Employee Trust Funds Board Announces 2014 WRS Contribution Rates
June 10, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 9	Electronic Distribution for the 2014 It's Your Choice Booklets (Employer Response Required)
May 10, 2013	Employer Bulletin Mailings Discontinued
April 29, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 8	2013 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 19, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 7	WRS Annual Statement of Benefits Enclosed
April 1, 2013 Vol. 30, State A	It's Your Choice Open Enrollment Period Tentative Kick-Off Meeting Date Set
March 28, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 6	Wisconsin Deferred Compensation: An Optional Retirement Saving Program for Your Employees with No Employer Cost
March 1, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 5	WRS Regional Employer Training Sessions - Spring 2013
February 20, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 4	Benefit Presentations Set for March - April 2013
January 28, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 3	Formatting Employee Addresses
January 23, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 2	2013 WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports
January 11, 2013 Vol. 30, No. 1	Important Deadlines for WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Code/Address Reports
December 19, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 16	2012 Annual Reconciliation
December 12, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 15	Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2013
November 27, 2012 Vol. 29, State H	2013 Income Continuation Insurance Premium Rates
November 19, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 14	WRS Contributions and Expiring Collective Bargaining Agreement; Rehired Annuitant Form (ET-2319) No Longer Required for Volunteers; Webinar Training: Annual Reconciliation and Reporting
October 23, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 13	The Fallen Heroes Survivor Income Tax Exemption
October 22, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 12	WRS Annual Statements of Benefits Enclosed
September 27, 2012 Vol. 29, State G	State Group Life Insurance Premium Rates for 2013 Employee Reimbursement Accounts Open Enrollment
September 21, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 11	Employee Trust Funds Board Announces 2013 WRS Contribution Rates
September 19, 2012 Vol. 29, State F	Health Insurance It's Your Choice Information
September 12, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 10	Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program to be Available to Governmental Employers Not Participating in the Wisconsin Retirement System
August 24, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 9	Employers Must Now Report All Returning WRS Annuitants
August 20, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 8	WRS Regional Employer Training Sessions - Fall 2012
August 3, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 7	Benefit Presentations Set for September - November 2012
June 29, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 6	2013 Wisconsin Retirement System Contribution Rates
June 11, 2012 Vol. 29, State E	myFBMC Online Services Will Be Transitioning to WageWorks
June 1, 2012 Vol. 29, State D	LifeSuite Benefits for State Employees
May 11, 2012 Vol. 29, No.5	Important Deadlines for WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution
May 4, 2012 Vol. 29, Local C	Electronic Distribution Required for the 2013 It's Your Choice Booklets (Employer Response Required)
April 27, 2012 Vol. 29, State B	Health Insurance - IYC Enrollment Period, Tentative Kick-off Meeting Set
April 11, 2012 Vol. 29, State A	Life Insurance - Enrollment Due to Family Status Change Event
March 2, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 4	Changes to Normal Service Delivery Schedule
February 10, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 3	2012 WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports
January 27, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 2	Legislative Audit Bureau Conducting Audit of Rehired Annuitants
January 11, 2012 Vol. 29, No. 1	Benefit Presentations Set for March and April 2012
December 23, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 15	Acts 10 and 32: 2011 WRS Reporting Available Soon
December 9, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 14	Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2012
November 23, 2011 Vol. 28, State F	Annual ICI Premium Review and Update
November 2, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 13	Correction: COBRA Continuation Rights for Dependents Upon Voluntary Cancellation by Subscriber for State Agencies and Local Employers
November 1, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 12	URGENT! Act 10/32 Category Change Reporting Webinars
September 23, 2011 Vol. 28, State E	State Group Life Insurance Premium Rates for 2012 Employee Reimbursement Accounts Open Enrollment
September 16 , 2011 Vol. 28, State D	Health Insurance It's Your Choice Information
August 17, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 11	WRS Regional Employer Training Sessions - Fall 2011
July 28, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 10	Employee Trust Funds Board Announces 2012 WRS Contribution Rates
July 21, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 9	Benefit Presentations Set for September - November 2011
June 8, 2011 Vol. 28, State C	Electronic Distribution Required for the 2012 It's Your Choice Booklets
May 20, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 8	Thinking About Hiring or Rehiring a WRS Annuitant?
May 6, 2011 Vol. 28, State B	LifeSuite Benefits Offered to State Employees
April 29, 2011 Vol. 28, State A	It's Your Choice Enrollment Period Proposed Kick-Off Meeting Date Set
April 15, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 7	2010 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 6, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 6	WRS Annual Statements of Benefits Enclosed
February 1, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 5	2011 WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports
January 25, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 4	WRS Regional Employer Training Sessions - Spring 2011
January 13, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 3	REVISION: Employee Social Security Tax Rate Decreases to 4.2% for 2011
January 11, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 2	WRS Statement of Benefits
January 5, 2011 Vol. 28, No. 1	Benefit Presentations Set for March - April 2011
December 21, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 23	Dependents Have Rights upon Cancellation
December 13, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 22	2010 Reconciliation Process
December 7, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 21	WRS Administration Manual Revised
December 6, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 20	Social Security Wage Base Unchanged for 2011
November 24, 2010 Vol. 27, State F	Aviation Accidental Death Benefit for State Employees
November 18, 2010 Vol. 27, State E	Annual ICI Premium Review and Update
November 5, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 19	Employer Training via Webinar
October 8, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 18	Changes to Annual Adult Dependent Eligibility Mailing
September 27, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 17	WRS Employer Rehired Annuitants Survey
September 17, 2010 Vol. 27, State D	Health Insurance It's Your Choice Information
September 10, 2010 Vol. 27, State C	State Group Life Insurances Premium Rates for 2011
August 16, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 16	Educational Bulletin: Rehired Annuitants
August 12, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 15	Updated: Online Enrollment added to myETF Benefits for Employers and Members
August 6, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 14	Benefit Presentations Set for September - November, 2010
June 24, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 13	Employee Trust Funds Board Announces 2011 WRS Contribution Rates
June 18, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 12	Introducting MyETF Benefits for Employers and Members
May 27, 2010 Vol. 27, State B	Electronic Distribution Option for the 2011 It's Your Choice Booklets
April 30, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 11	It's Your Choice Enrollment Period & Kick-Off Meeting Dates Set
April 26, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 10	Retirement Planning Workshops
April 26, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 9	2009 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 23, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 8	COBRA Subsidy Extension through May 2010
March 31, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 7	WRS Annual Statements of Benefits Enclosed
March 29, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 6	Wisconsin Public Employer Group Life Insurance Program
March 11, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 5	COBRA Subsidy Extended Again
February 5, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 4	COBRA Subsidy Extended; Contract Changes for 2010
February 5, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 3	2010 WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports
January 29, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 2	WRS Statements of Benefits
January 22, 2010 Vol. 27, State A	Life Insurance Changes
January 7, 2010 Vol. 27, No. 1	Benefit Presentations Set for March-April, 2010
December 11, 2009 Vol. 26, State E	Annual ICI Premium Review and Update
December 11, 2009 Vol. 26, No. 16	2009 Reconciliation Process
October 21, 2009 Vol. 26, No. 14	Annual Adult Dependent Eligibility Mailing
September 28 , 2008 Vol. 26, State D	State Group Life Insurance Premium Rates for 2010
September 18 , 2009 Vol. 26, State C	Health Insurance It's Your Choice Information
August 17, 2009 Vol. 26, No. 13	Benefit Presentations Set for September – November 2009
July 7, 2009 Vol. 26, No. 12	Required Furloughs and WRS Reporting
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, State B	Electronic Distribution Required for the 2010 "It's your Choice" Booklets
May 7, 2009 Vol. 26, No. 8	It's Your Choice Enrollment Period & Kick-Off Meeting Dates Set
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, State 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, State G	Annual ICI Premium Review and Update
November 17, 2008 Vol. 25, State F	Health Report/Payment Mailing Instructions 2009 Dual-Choice Due Dates Late Dual-Choice Applications Dual-Choice Rescinds 2009 Group Health Insurance Reporting Forms Reporting & Assembly of 2009 Health Reports Alternate Reporting Requests Updated Health Plan Contact List
October 22, 2008 Vol. 25, No. 15	Message on the Condition of the Wisconsin Retirement System
October 15, 2008 Vol. 25, No. 14	Annual Dependent Verification Mailing Pharmacy Benefit manager ID Card Reminder Corrections/Updates to It's Your Choice Booklets
September 29, 2008 Vol. 25, State E	State Group Life Insurance Premium Rates for 2009 Employee Reimbursement Accounts Open Enrollment
September 18 , 2008 Vol. 25, State D	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 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, State C	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 15, 2008 Vol. 25, No. 9	Electronic Distribution Option for the 2009 It's Your Choice Booklets
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 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, State B	New! Group Health Insurance Application/Change Form
March 24, 2008 Vol. 25, No. 4	Medicare Data Match Project Forms Attached
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 17, 2008 Vol. 25, State A	Major Change Announced: State Contribution Toward Health Insurance Premium Begins Earlier
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 11, 2007 Vol. 24, State E	State Contribution Toward Health Insurance During a Leave of Absence
December 10, 2007 Vol. 24, State D	Annual Premium Updates for Employees Currently Enrolled in the Income Continuation Insurance Program
November 16, 2007 Vol. 24, State C	Health Report/Payment Mailing Insturctions
October 15, 2007 Vol. 24, No. 14	Annual Dependent Verification Mailing
September 26, 2007 Vol. 24, State B	State Group Life Insurance premium Rates for 2008
September 17, 2007 Vol. 24, State A	Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
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
June 25, 2007 Vol. 24, No. 11	Employee Trust Funds Board Announces 2008 Contribution Rates Employer Contribution Rates Internet Calculator
May 9, 2007 Vol. 24, No. 10	Online Network for Employers Users Manual
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 2, 2007 Vol. 24, No. 7	WRS Administration Manual (ET-1127) Revised Beneficiary Designation Form (ET-2320) Now Online
February 5, 2007 Vol. 24, No. 5	WRS Monthly Retirement Remittance Reports for 2007 Monthly Remittance Reporting Options Request Access to WRS Contribution Remittance Entry Application on ONE (Local Employers)
February 2, 2007 Vol. 24, No. 4	New ICI Contact Information for Aetna
February 1, 2007 Vol. 24, No. 3	Important Deadlines for WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Code/Address Reports Distribution Code/Address Option Selection Form Distribution Code/Employee Address Report Information Update Employee Addresses
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 15, 2006 Vol. 23, No. 19	2006 WRS Annual Report Deadlines Changes to Annual Reporting Options WRS Annual Reconciliation Information and Tips
December 13, 2006 Vol. 23, No. 18	New Electronic Reporting Option Available for Annual Report Year 2006 Eliminate Annual Electronic Reporter Transmittal Form Final Year for Disk/FTP Reporting
December 8, 2006 Vol. 23, State I	Annual Employee Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Premium Update 2007 ICI Deferred Enrollment Period 2007 Supplemental ICI Enrollment 2007 ICI Premium Rates Reminder to Adjust Premiums (Excluding Annual Adjustments)
December 5 , 2006 Vol. 23, No. 17	Good-Faith Termination of Employment Required Break in Service Rehired Annuitants
November 20, 2006 Vol. 23, State H	Special Instructions for 2007 New Mailing Instructions for Agencies Paying by Check Late Dual-Choice Applications Dual-Choice Rescinds 2007 Group Health Insurance Reporting Forms Dual-Choice Due Dates Reporting and Assembly of 2007 Health Reports Alternate Reporting Requests Updated Health Plan Contact List
November 15, 2006 Vol. 23, State G	State Agency Health Insurance Administration Manual Revised
October 20, 2006 Vol. 23, State F	Plans Mail Annual Dependent Status Letters and Questionnaires Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ID Card Reminder Corrections/Updates to It's Your Choice Booklets
October 18, 2006 Vol. 23, State E	State Group Life Insurance Premium Rates Unchanged for 2007 Coverage for Concurrent Employment
October 12, 2006 Vol. 23, State D	Changes to Income Continuation Insurance Premium and Benefit Calculations Salary Adjustments and Premium/Benefit Levels
October 9, 2006 Vol. 23, State C	ERA Open Enrollment
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, State B	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, No. 10	Employer Communication Center News
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
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, State A	Annual Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Premium Update; 2006 ICI Deferred Enrollment Period; 2006 Supplemental ICI Enrollment
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
November 30, 2005 Vol. 22, State K	2006 Group Health Insurance Reporting Forms: Note 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 26, 2005 Vol. 22, State J	Contract Settlements Affect Income Continuation Insurance Benefits and Offsets
October 14, 2005 Vol. 22, State I	Plans Mail Annual Dependent Status Letters and Questionnaires; Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ID Card Reminder; It’s Your Choice Booklet Corrections/ Updates
September 30, 2005 Vol. 22, State H	News on Life Insurance Premium Rates; ERA Open Enrollment; 2006 Administrative Fees
September 28, 2005 Vol. 22, State G	Notification to State Retirees Regarding Medicare Part D Benefits and Coverage
September 16, 2005 Vol. 22, State F	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
September 1, 2005 Vol. 22, State E	Income Continuation Insurance Administration Manual - State Revised
August 16, 2005 Vol. 22, No. 15	Important Reminder: Revisions to Continuation-Conversion Notice (ET-2311)
July 29, 2005 Vol. 22, No. 14	Wisconsin Act 162, Military Leave and Group Life Insurance
June 28, 2005 Vol. 22, No. 11	Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit
June 28, 2005 Vol. 22, No. 13	2006 WRS Contribution Rates Announced Employee Trust Funds Board Announces Contribution Rates For 2006
June 24, 2005 Vol. 22, State D	Revised Wisconsin Public Employer Group Life Insurance Plan Booklet
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 12, 2005 Vol. 22, No. 9	Dual-Choice Enrollment Period and Kick-Off Meeting Date Set
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 6, 2005 Vol. 22, State C	Veterans Benefits Improvement Act Amends Rights and Duties Under USERRA
February 11, 2005 Vol. 22, State B	New Supplemental Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Open Enrollment Period Begins February 21, 2005
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
June 27, 2005 Vol. 22, No. 12	New Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program Administrator Announced
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 6, 2005 Vol. 22, State A	ICI Deferred Enrollment Period Concludes January 30, 2005
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 30, 2004 Vol. 21, State D	2005 Health Insurance Reporting Forms; Dual Choice Due Dates; Reporting and Assembly of 2005 Health Reports
October 20, 2004 Vol. 21, No. 13	Plans Mail Annual Dependent Status Letters
October 18, 2004 Vol. 21, State C	News on Life Insurance Premium Rates; ERA Open Enrollment; 2005 ERA Administrative Fees
October 13, 2004 Vol. 21, State B	2003 WI Act 33 Changes Calculation of Accumulated Sick Leave Conversion Credits; Revised form – Accumulated Leave Certification, ET- 4306; Additional Information on Benefits for Permanent Layoffs
September 24, 2004 Vol. 21, State A	Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
September 15, 2004 Vol. 21, No. 12	Minimum Retirement Age for Protective Occupation Participants
August 9, 2004 Vol. 21, No. 11	Benefit Presentations Set for September - November, 2004
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 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 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
February 9, 2004 Vol. 21, Local C	Important Deadlines
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 15, 2003 Vol. 20, State I	Deferred Enrollment and Annual Premium Updates
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 28, 2003 Vol. 20, State H	Income Continuation Insurance Benefits to be Paid Monthly
October 21, 2003 Vol. 20, State G	Errors and Updates in the It's Your Choice Books for 2004
October 21, 2003 Vol. 20, State F	2004 Life Insurance Rates and Employee Reimbursement Accounts Program
October 20, 2003 Vol. 20, State E	Bulletin Provides State Maintenance Plan and Uniform Benefits Comparative Information
September 29, 2003 Vol. 20, State D	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)
September 5, 2003 Vol. 20, State C	Spectera Vision Care - A New Benefit for State Employees
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 28, 2003 Vol. 20, State B	Union Contracts Settled; Bulletin Clarifies Effective Dates and Earnings Offsets for Income Continuation Insurance for Represented and Non-Represented Employees
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
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
March 11, 2003 Vol. 20, State A	Important Information Regarding Employee Layoff
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)
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
September 19, 2002 Vol. 19, State F	Health Insurance Dual-Choice Information
August 14, 2002 Vol. 19, State E	Change to ETF Retirement Payments Regarding Sick Leave and Supplemental Health Insurance Conversion Credits
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. 11	2003 WRS Contribution Rates Announced
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 26, 2002 Vol. 19, No. 12	Health Insurance Enrollment Data Compare
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!
April 18, 2002 Vol. 19, State D	2001 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
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
February 19, 2002 Vol. 19, State C	Employee Reimbursement Account (ERA) Program Procedures for Change in Status, Leave of Absence, and Termination
January 31, 2002 Vol. 19, State B	Sick Leave Certification and Add-On Pay, Deferred Compensation and Long-Term Care Insurance Updates
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 10, 2002 Vol. 19, State A	Act 11 Employer Invoice Credit
December 28, 2001 Vol. 18, No. 24	Bulletin Addresses Life Insurance Coverage During Military Leave; Living Benefits Brochure Now Available
December 18, 2001 Vol. 18, State G	Deferred Enrollment, Annual Premium Updates and Ordering ICI Forms
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 7, 2001 Vol. 18, State F	Sick Leave Credits Law Change
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 16, 2001 Vol. 18, No. 17	Updated Health Plan Address/Phone/Fax Number List for Sending Health Insurance Applications to the Plan
October 10, 2001 Vol. 18, State E	EPIC Correction and ERA Administrative Fee Suspended for 2002
October 9, 2001 Vol. 18, State D	Health Insurance Benefits for National Guard and Military Reserve Personnel on Unpaid Military Leave
September 20, 2001 Vol. 18, State C	Special Update About EPIC, ERA, State Group Life Insurance, and Long-Term Care Insurance
September 14, 2001 Vol. 18, State B	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
April 27, 2001 Vol. 18, No. 6	2000 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
April 23, 2001 Vol. 18, State A	Additional Health Insurance Enrollment Opportunity for Employees That Work Less Than Half-Time
April 23, 2001 Vol. 18, No. 5	Statements of Benefits Mailing Delayed
February 16, 2001 Vol. 18, No. 4	Income Continuation Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance Claim Process Changes Effective March 1, 2001
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 18, 2000 Vol. 17, State I	Deferred Enrollment and Annual Premium Updates
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, State H	Employee Reimbursement Account (ERA) Administrative Fee Decrease; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Update
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
September 5, 2000 Vol. 17, State F	Employee Reimbursement Accounts (ERA) Program Open Enrollment; State Group Life Insurance Premiums Effective March 1, 2001
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 15, 2000 Vol. 17, State G	Dual-Choice Period for 2001 Set for October 2-20, 2000
September 8, 2000 Vol. 17, No. 17	Electronic Reporting Rule Effective October 1, 2000
August 29, 2000 Vol. 17, State E	WRS Training for State Employers
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 14, 2000 Vol. 17, State D	Union Contracts Settled; Bulletin Clarifies Effective Dates and Part-Time Wage Offsets for Income Continuation Insurance
June 26, 2000 Vol. 17, No. 13	2001 WRS Contribution Rates; ETF Internet Site Update
June 7, 2000 Vol. 17, State C	Changes in the State Group Health Insurance Program
May 19, 2000 Vol. 17, No. 12	1999 Wisconsin Act 11 Video and Effect on Late Reported Earnings and Participant Toll Free Number
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, State B	1999 WRS Annual Reconciliation Reports
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 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 16, 2000 Vol. 17, No. 4	Income Continuation Insurance Claim Process Approved
January 28, 2000 Vol. 17, State A	Health Insurance Benefits for National Guard and Military Reserve Personnel on Unpaid Military Leave
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 7, 2000 Vol. 17, No. 1	Submit Your WRS Statement of Benefits Distribution Option by February 15, 2000
December 30, 1999 Vol. 16, State F	Department Reports ICI Plan Changes and Updates to Claim Processing, Deferred Enrollment and Annual Premiums
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. 16	Benefit Improvement Bill Proposals Summarized
November 18, 1999 Vol. 16, No. 17	Bulletin Contains Health Insurance Reporting Forms For 2000
September 28, 1999 Vol. 16, No. 15	Application Processing Instructions Provided For Dual-Choice 2000
September 21, 1999 Vol. 16, State E	Employee Reimbursement Accounts and State Group Life Insurance
September 20, 1999 Vol. 16, No. 13	Medicare Data Match Project Forms Attached (attachment updated 11/08/2002)
September 16, 1999 Vol. 16, State D	Dual-Choice Period for 2000 Set for October 4-22, 1999
August 26, 1999 Vol. 16, State C	Pay Adjustments for Health and Income Continuation Insurance Plan Amendments
August 19, 1999 Vol. 16, No. 12	Benefit Presentations Set for September-November and ETF Annual Report Now Available On Line
June 30, 1999 Vol. 16, State B	Long-Term Care Insurance
June 25, 1999 Vol. 16, No. 11	Employee Trust Funds Board Announces Contribution Rates For the Year 2000
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 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 14, 1999 Vol. 16, State A	ICI Deferred Enrollment Period Ends January 30
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