Employer News
May 6, 2021 12:00am

Local Health Insurance Manual (ET-1144) Updated April 2021

ETF has updated the Local Employer Health Insurance Standards, Guidelines, and Administration Manual (ET-1144) and has summarized the changes in the table here.  Please disregard any previous versions of this manual.

Employer News
Apr 28, 2021 12:00am

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: COBRA Subsidy

The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP) was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. The bill provides an enrollment opportunity for individuals who would have been eligible for, but did not elect, COBRA at the time of their termination, as well as individuals who had COBRA but let it lapse before their full 18 months of eligibility was complete.

Employer News
Apr 8, 2021 12:00am
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2021 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits Coming Soon

The WRS Annual Statement of Benefits will soon be delivered to active employees with WRS contribution balances as of December 31, 2020. Note: All active employees will receive their statement in the mail.

Legislative News
Sep 27, 2017 5:00pm

Summary of 2017 Wisconsin Act 59

On September 21, 2017, Governor Walker signed the 2017-19 biennial budget into law (2017 Wisconsin Act 59). The Department of Employee Trust Funds has completed an initial review of the law and prepared a summary of the provisions that relate to ETF and its administration of the Wisconsin Retirement System and other benefit programs.