Department and Member News

Group Health Insurance Program subscribers and spouses can get help managing their pain with the new Kaia Health Pain Management program, via Well Wisconsin.

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The WDC will host a 30-minute webinar that aims for non-retired WRS members, whether a WDC participant or not, to help build their personal savings as a source of retirement income.

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The settlement date for the June 2025 annuity payments will be on June 1, Monday, instead of June 1, Sunday.

Today, the Group Insurance Board set premium rates for the 2026 plan year. In addition, the Board approved the health plan service area qualifications and other benefits of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

The Department of Employee Trust Funds, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business Monday, May 26, 2025, due to the Memorial Day observance.

Subscribers and spouses under the ETF-administered health insurance can earn a $150 prepaid card for completing a quick health assessment, health check, and well-being activity by Oct. 17.

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Gov. Evers' proposed state budget contains changes affecting ETF's administration of WRS benefit programs, including support for modernizing antiquated legacy systems.