Department and Employer News

Attend this webinar on November 15 to learn how your Social Security, WRS pension, and deferred compensation savings account can bring you closer to a secure financial retirement.

The GIB previously approved changes to the ICI Program that expanded coverage to employees aged 70 and over. This change went into effect May 1, 2023.

As the employer, what should you do with late health insurance applications? 

If you're a member of the WRS, consider taking the following actions soon to increase your pension or make other changes by year-end deadlines.

ETF and the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) are hosting an upcoming webinar for employers focusing on the WDC implementation of SECURE 2.0 provisions.

Apply for a wellness grant, register for the Well Wisconsin 2024 kickoff meetings and the awards ceremony, and submit a nomination for a Well Wisconsin award. 

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).

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 direct links to calculators on the ETF website are changing due to an application update. If you offer any direct links in your materials, such as your intranet site, to these calculators, please update your links.

Open Enrollment Ends Friday, GHC of South Central Wisconsin Members - Action Required, Dental Evidence Based Integrated Care Plan (EBICP), New 2024 Well Wisconsin Resources