Department and Member News

Today, the Group Insurance Board approved benefit changes for plan year 2026. In addition, the Board decided to not adjust cost-sharing for any of the Group Health Insurance Program plan designs offered.

One of our most popular webinars will be held on March 20, Thursday, 12-4 p.m. Register here.

Annuitants will receive an increase in their pension benefits this year. Adjustments will be reflected on retirees’ May 1, 2025, annuity payments.

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Today, the Group Insurance Board approved the selection of Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) to administer the pre-tax savings accounts for eligible state employees and retirees.

Read the Well Wisconsin News January Issue. Know more about the launch of My Insurance Benefits in 2025

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The settlement date for the March 2025 annuity payments will be on March 3, Monday, instead of March 1, Saturday.

New video on Social Security benefits during retirement. A presentation hosted by the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program.

Edwin Denson discusses the events and trends that impacted the financial markets in 2024, the performance of the WRS Trust Funds, and what we might expect this year.