WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Well Wisconsin Program Update

Group Health Insurance Program members: There’s still time to earn your Well Wisconsin incentive; get your flu vaccine this fall; and conquer world peace (or at least your health) with coaching.

WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Merfeld Appointed to Board of Trustees

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Tom Merfeld to the SWIB Board of Trustees. Evers has also reappointed Trustees Jeff DeAngelis, public member, and Kristi Palmer, local government member, to six-year terms.

WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Nominations Sought in Governing Board Elections

The process to elect members to the ETF Board and the Teachers Retirement Board has begun! There are seats available for teachers and educational support personnel.

WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Health Insurance Benefits Update

The 2024 health benefits open enrollment period is set for September 25–October 20. Premium rates will increase in 2024 for participating state and local government employees. Read about highlights of changes in 2024 so you can make informed decisions.

WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

ICI Program Changes for State and Local Employees

Review changes that will simplify the Income Continuation Insurance Program for state and local employees, effective in 2024. Coverage and benefits also have been expanded to employees aged 70 or older.

WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Tips for Choosing a New Health Plan

Each year’s health benefits open enrollment period provides members the opportunity to change health plans within the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. When considering a change in health plans, there are several things you may want to consider.

WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Law Change Affects County Correctional Officers

Beginning January 1, 2024, county correctional officers (jailers) who are currently categorized as general category employees will become protective occupation employees under the WRS, unless they opt out.

WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

SWIB Relocates to Madison Yards Development

In May SWIB moved to a newly finished building in the Madison Yards development on Madison’s near west side. The new modern workspace and building is part of the 21-acre complex that includes a 600,000-square-foot State of Wisconsin office building that opened in 2018 and houses SWIB’s sister agency, ETF.