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Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds

Retirement, insurance, disability, and other Wisconsin Retirement System benefits for current and former public employees, retirees, and their beneficiaries

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GIB Approves Limited Mid-Year Changes to Address Pandemic Impact

June 29, 2020

The GIB Board today approved mid-year changes to help group insurance program participants adjust to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on some pre-tax savings accounts and the Well Wisconsin Program incentive.

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Department News Jul 17, 2020

Federal Tax Table Adjustment

The federal tax tables have changed for 2020. WRS retirees may see an adjustment to their federal tax withholding deductions beginning with the August 1, 2020 payment.

Department News Jul 13, 2020

ETF Surveying Group Health Insurance Members

ETF is conducting a survey among participants in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

Department News Jun 29, 2020

2021 WRS Contribution Rates to Remain Stable

ETF Board approves WRS required contribution rates for all employees and employers. Rates to remain stable for 2021.

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