WRS News Online for Employees
Sep 2, 2025 5:00pm
Female doctor discusses with patient who has a glucose monitor pod on her left arm.

2026 Insurance Open Enrollment on Oct. 6-31, 2025

For 2026, expect name changes for a few health plans, new administrators for vision insurance and pre-tax savings accounts, and increased medical deductible for the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Access HDHP.

WRS News Online for Employees
Sep 2, 2025 4:30pm
Don't fall for the bad apple.

Don't Fall for the Bad Apple

WRS members can be targets of scams and fraud, as well as unsolicited marketing. Here’s how to identify bad apples from legitimate communications about your retirement and other benefits.

WRS News Online for Employees
Sep 2, 2025 4:15pm
A bad apple is separated from four good ones.

WRS Third-Party Administrators

The WRS engages with third-party administrators to deliver certain benefit services. Here’s how to identify legitimate communications from them.

WRS News Online for Employees
Sep 2, 2025 4:00pm
Ethical Advocate. Confidential. Secure. Anonymous.

Ethical Advocate

Ethical Advocate is the independent, third-party administrator managing ETF’s hotline for anonymous and confidential reporting of suspected fraud and abuse.

Department News
Aug 25, 2025 12:00pm

Office Closure to Observe Labor Day 2025

ETF, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business Monday, September 1, 2025, due to the Labor Day observance.

Health and Wellness News
Aug 20, 2025 12:00pm
Where You Belong: Find Health and Closer Connection

Well Wisconsin Incentive Deadline is October 17

Employees and spouses enrolled in the Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program have time to complete their activities to earn the $150 Well Wisconsin incentive.

My Benefits Employer News
Aug 14, 2025 5:00pm

My Benefits Employer News August 14, 2025

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.