This information is to help employers prepare for the 2023 reconciliation process. Annual reconciliation is a time-sensitive project. Your assistance is required to ensure that your employees’ WRS Annual Statements of Benefits are accurate and complete.
My Benefits Employer News is a monthly newsletter to keep you informed about ETF’s new Insurance Administration System. You’ll learn about system functionality, upcoming policy changes, key dates, system training, and support.
The Department of Employee Trust Funds, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business on Thursday, November 28, due to Thanksgiving Day. ETF’s customer service call center staff will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, November 29.
The Group Insurance Board today examined the cost effectiveness of bariatric surgery and adding coverage of weight-loss drugs in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.
Submit your requests for 2025 onsite health screening events and presentations. Register for and promote fitness classes. Note next month’s deadline for wellness grants and award nominations.
The Group Insurance Board has approved the Wisconsin Public Employer Group Life Insurance premium rates for local employees. Claims experience has been stable, resulting in no change to local employee premium rates for 2023.
The Board moved forward with the 5% increase to the employee premium rates effective April 1, 2024. For rates effective April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, please see Group Life Insurance Plan Monthly Rates (ET-2164).
