Employer News
Mar 13, 2024 12:00pm

New Local Employer Training: Income Continuation Insurance

ETF has published a new recorded webinar for local employers focused on the ICI Program. This webinar will answer common employer questions, such as what is ICI? What are the eligibility requirements? What about premiums? The video explores the following ICI topics:

It's Your Choice: Health and Wellness News
Feb 26, 2024 12:00pm

Well Wisconsin 2024 – Snowshoeing Workshops

Well Wisconsin 2024 – Snowshoeing (or Winter Hike) Workshops, Register for Upcoming Well Wisconsin Events, Coughing, Sneezing, Oh My!

Employer News
Feb 26, 2024 10:00am

2024 Preparing for Your Retirement Webinars to Share With Employees

Please share this message with your employees to provide time and registration links to the Preparing for Your Retirement webinars. These free one-hour evening presentations are designed for WRS members who are within five years of retirement.

Department News
Feb 21, 2024 3:50pm

GIB Approves Benefit Changes for 2025

The Group Insurance Board today approved benefit changes for the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program for the 2025 plan year.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
Cover page of Pew report

WRS Among Well-Funded Pensions in the U.S.

A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts identified key WRS practices that make the Badger State one of the “well-funded states with tools to manage risk,” highlighting how other states could learn from the Wisconsin experience.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
A happy group of five older men and women with diverse racial backgrounds

Wisconsin Pensions Reduce Poverty Across Retiree Demographics

A UC Berkeley study found that Wisconsin retirees with pension income are less likely to experience economic hardships, with public pensions significantly narrowing the racial, gender, and education wealth gap among older families compared to private pensions.