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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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Upcoming Deadlines for Benefit Changes Effective 2026

Know some important due dates to make changes to your insurance and retirement benefits, for these to take effect in January 2026.

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Take the Health Insurance Survey

ETF wants to know your preferences for paying for health insurance. Complete our questionnaire by Monday, December 1, 2025. 

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Department News Nov 10, 2025

Take the Health Insurance Survey

ETF wants to know about your preferences for paying for health insurance. Please complete the Group Health Insurance Program Plan Design Survey for Members by Monday, December 1, 2025.

Department News Nov 5, 2025

Upcoming Deadlines for Benefit Changes Effective 2026

Make sure you are aware of important deadlines for making changes to your insurance and retirement benefits effective January 2026.

Department News Nov 3, 2025

Group Insurance Board to Meet November 12

Access the agenda and materials for the meeting.

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