WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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How to Protect Your WDC Online Account from Cybercrime

It might seem counterintuitive, but registering your WDC account online can reduce the chance that cybercriminals will be able to gain access to it. Take proactive steps to protect your account.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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Deferred Compensation Fees Reduced for 2024

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, administrative fees paid by participants of the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) will decrease by an average of 40% as recently approved by the Deferred Compensation Board.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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ETF Governing Boards Welcome New Members

A staff from the Madison Area Technical College joins the ETF Board, while a Sheboygan County Board of Supervisor becomes the newest member of the Wisconsin Retirement Board. The Teachers Retirement Board also welcomes new members.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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WDC News Briefs

Faster WDC Contribution Amount Changes; Revised Contribution Limits in 2024; Domestic Relations Order Processing Fee; and more.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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2023 Pre-Tax Savings Claims Due March 31, 2024

This includes all 2023 Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Limited Purpose FSA, Dependent Day Care Account, Parking Account, and Transit Account claims. Any 2023 pending claims requiring documentation or receipts must also be resolved by March 31, 2024.

Department News
Jan 8, 2024 9:00am

ETF Publishes Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2022

ETF has published its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2022. This report provides information about the WRS and other benefit programs administered by ETF, including the related financial statements and independent auditor’s report.

Department News
Jan 8, 2024 8:00am

Office Closures Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024

ETF, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business Monday, January 15, 2024, due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. observance. Regular Customer Service Call Center hours (see below) will resume on Tuesday, January 16.

Customer Service Call Center Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Department News
Jan 3, 2024 8:00am
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When Will I Receive My Statement of Benefits?

In April 2024, ETF will begin distributing employees’ January 1, 2024 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits, after 2023 account data reconciliation processes have been completed.