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ALL STATE EMPLOYER BULLETINS

DATE
ISSUE TITLE
September 29, 2008
Vol. 25, State E
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
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
February 5, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 5
February 2, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 4
New ICI Contact Information for Aetna
February 1, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 3
January 19, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 2
Employer Training via Webcast
January 16, 2007
Vol. 24, No. 1
Benefit Presentations Set February-April 2007
December 28, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 20
Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2007
December 15, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 19
December 13, 2006
Vol. 23, No. 18
December 8, 2006
Vol. 23, State I
December 5 , 2006
Vol. 23, No. 17
November 20, 2006
Vol. 23, State H
November 15, 2006
Vol. 23, State G
State Agency Health Insurance Administration Manual Revised
October 20, 2006
Vol. 23, State F
October 18, 2006
Vol. 23, State E
October 12, 2006
Vol. 23, State D
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