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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
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October 22,
2008
Vol. 25, No. 15 |
Message
on the Condition of the Wisconsin Retirement System |
October 15,
2008
Vol. 25, No. 14 |
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September
29, 2008
Vol. 25, State E |
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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 |
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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 |
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February
5, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 5 |
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February 2,
2007
Vol. 24, No. 4 |
New
ICI Contact Information for Aetna |
February 1, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 3 |
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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 |
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December 13,
2006
Vol. 23, No. 18 |
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December 8,
2006
Vol. 23, State I |
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December 5
, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 17 |
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November 20,
2006
Vol. 23, State H |
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November 15,
2006
Vol. 23, State G |
State
Agency Health Insurance Administration Manual Revised |
October 20,
2006
Vol. 23, State F |
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October 18, 2006
Vol. 23, State E |
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October 12,
2006
Vol. 23, State D |
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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 |