Department and Member News

In this episode, Senior Portfolio Manager Chris Benish discusses how passive strategies help diversify the WRS trust funds and play a key role in SWIB’s investment strategy to help keep WRS fully funded.

June eAlert: Learn more about Men’s Health Awareness Month, live podcast on Foraging for Natural Foods, and other Well Wisconsin events.

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The settlement date for the June 2024 annuity payments of the WRS will be on June 3, Monday, instead of June 1, Saturday.

May eAlert: Learn more about mental health resources, join a Well Wisconsin book club discussion, participate in OutWiGo for a free fun weekend, and sign up for other Well Wisconsin activities.

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(Updated June 18, 2024) The Group Insurance Board has set premium rates for 2025, while taking action to stabilize the reserve of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also approved health plan service areas for the 2025 plan year at its meeting yesterday.

The Department of Employee Trust Funds, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business Monday, May 27, 2024, due to the Memorial Day observance.

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ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter recaps three bills passed by the State Senate and Assembly that affect ETF and the benefit programs it administers, after the Legislature concluded the 2023-2024 Regular Session in March 2024.