Department and Member News

Required contribution rates for most WRS covered employees will remain unchanged in 2021. How will this affect your paycheck?

Take action to prevent the flu! Stay as healthy as possible this flu season and get your flu vaccine as soon as possible.

The Great American Smokeout is November 19 — mark the day by taking steps to eliminate tobacco from your life with these great resources. And tune in to the next Well Wisconsin Radio episode, “Food and Feelings”, on December 8.

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Find out when the governing boards of the Wisconsin Retirement System and the SWIB Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet.

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This week is the last week to enroll in new program options for 2021. Make sure to review all important benefit changes and select a new plan option, if needed, by this Friday, October 23.

The Department of Employee Trust Funds published a Wisconsin Retirement System Financial Report as of and for the year ending December 31, 2019. This report provides information about the WRS, including the related financial statements and an unmodified, or “clean”, audit opinion.

Use ETF’s secure online appointment scheduling system to book a benefits counseling appointment – 24/7 and in just a few clicks!

Wisconsin Retirement System members now have a fast and convenient third option for making additional contributions to their retirement accounts – transferring funds electronically.