Department News
Mar 6, 2024 3:00pm
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WRS Retirees to Receive Annuity Increases in 2024

Retirees of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) will receive an increase in their pension benefits this year. Adjustments will be reflected on retirees’ May 1, 2024, annuity payments.

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

Well Wisconsin 2024 – Snowshoeing Workshops

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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
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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.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
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Effective Rates of Interest Projected to Increase in 2024

Based on positive preliminary figures of 2023 investment performance, ETF projects that employees’ effective rates of interest will increase for both Core and Variable Funds this year.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
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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.