The GIB Board today approved mid-year changes to help group insurance program participants adjust to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on some pre-tax savings accounts and the Well Wisconsin Program incentive.
ETF is mailing local government employees their 2020 Wisconsin Retirement System Annual Statement of Benefits. Distribution was delayed in April, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted package delivery services.
The Department of Employee Trust Funds, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business Monday, May 25, 2020, due to the Memorial Day observance.
The Group Insurance Board today approved minor benefit changes for 2021 and discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.
The uncertainty of COVID-19 has had a major impact on global financial markets. The State of Wisconsin Investment Board is continuing to monitor, analyze, and respond to market conditions. Here is a status update.
Here’s an update from the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program, including reminders about personal investing and market turmoil, enhanced security of online services, appointments with local plan reps, and more.
On April 15, 2020, Gov. Evers signed 2019 Wisconsin Act 185 into law. The law contained a wide range of provisions for dealing with the enormous impact of COVID-19 on our state and citizens. Here is a review of the provisions that pertain to WRS retirement and health benefits.
Your statement is a once-a-year summary of your retirement account information. It’s also one of your most important financial planning tools! Here are some essential things to know and do once you get your statement.
If retirement is beginning to appear on your horizon, then make Preparing for Your Retirement a priority. Topics covered include how to enhance benefits while still working, how to retire, when to retire, return-to-work rules, and much more.