Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds

The WRS at 40: Legislative Milestones

May 02, 2022

This year marks 40 years since legislation implementing the WRS became effective. Over the years, strong legislative oversight has fundamentally shaped the WRS and the benefits administered by ETF. Here’s a review of our journey, beginning with the efforts of an 80-year-old state employee who is credited with compelling a governor to change his mind on a vetoed bill.

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Group Insurance Board to Meet August 17

August 5, 2022

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WEA Trust Portal, Hours, and Upcoming Health Plan Changes

July 27, 2022

WEA Trust will disable the Maddy portal on July 31, 2022 and change customer service hours on August 1. To learn the latest about plan year 2023 health plan changes, visit the Upcoming Health Plan Changes page.

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Department News Aug 5, 2022

Group Insurance Board to Meet August 17

Access the agenda and materials for the meeting.

Department News Jul 27, 2022

WEA Trust Portal, Hours, and Upcoming Health Plan Changes

Department News Jul 8, 2022

WDC Offers a New Personalized Web Experience for Participants

A new web experience for Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program participants is coming soon! Link all of your accounts, track your net worth, monitor your budget and cash flow, and much more. Webinar provides details. Register to learn more.

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