Health and Wellness News
Oct 6, 2025 12:00pm
A dad piggybacks his child, with healthcare staff on the background.

Open Enrollment Starts Today

The annual open enrollment period has started and ends October 31, 2025. Know some notable changes for your insurance in 2026.

Department News
Sep 10, 2025 4:00pm
Cover of WRS Financial Report 2024

ETF Releases 2024 WRS Financial Report

The agency just released the WRS Financial Report 2024, with the Legislative Audit Bureau issuing a “clean” audit opinion on the WRS’s financial statements.

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 4:45pm
ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter

Hunter: Biennial State Budget Signed Into Law

Wisconsin’s 2025-2027 biennial budget bill (2025 Act 15) provides ETF one-time funding of $71 million to support the replacement of the antiquated pension administration system.

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.