Department and Employer News

ETF announces the appointment of Renee Walk as Director of the Office of Strategic Health Policy (OSHP).

ETF is conducting online WRS employer training sessions for employers. This training is beneficial for both employers new to WRS administration and more experienced WRS employers who would like a refresher.

July eAlert: New virtual group fitness class, Live Well Wisconsin Radio Podcast: Putting Sustainability on the Menu

Promote Five to Thrive, fitness classes, and new webinars for your employees. Complete the champion contest submission and sign up for the champion webinar for strategies to increase engagement before the incentive deadline.

The direct links to these old “On-line Network” applications are no longer after July 10, 2024: On-line Network for Employers and Health Plans (ONE and ONHP), and Contract Administrators/Vendors Request for Proposal (RFP).

ETF, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business Thursday, July 4, 2024, due to the observance of Independence Day.

The Board approved WRS contribution rates for 2025. Contribution rates are effective for salaries and wages paid beginning January 1, 2025.

The direct links to the online GASB 67/68 and GASB 74/75 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, please update your links.

This news for local employers provides 2025 health insurance rates, as well as information about the expansion of the State Maintenance Plan (SMP). The 2025 health benefits open enrollment period is September 30 - October 25, 2024.

This news for state employers provides 2025 health insurance rates, as well as information about the State Maintenance Plan (SMP). The 2025 health benefits open enrollment period is September 30 - October 25, 2024.