WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
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Effective Rates of Interest Projected to Increase in 2024

Based on positive preliminary figures of 2023 investment performance, ETF projects that employees’ effective rates of interest will increase for both Core and Variable Funds this year.

Department News
Mar 12, 2025 4:00pm
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GIB Approves Benefit Changes for 2026

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.

Department News
Apr 7, 2025 3:00pm
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2025 Statement of Benefits Now Online

Non-retirees may now view, download, and print their 2025 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits online. This is in addition to receiving a mailed statement, which ETF has started distributing this month.

Employer News
Nov 26, 2024 8:00am

2024 Annual Reconciliation

This information is to help employers prepare for the 2023 reconciliation process. Annual reconciliation is a time-sensitive project. Your assistance is required to ensure that your employees’ WRS Annual Statements of Benefits are accurate and complete.

Department News
Nov 13, 2024 4:30pm
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GIB Examines Cost Effectiveness of Health Benefits

The Group Insurance Board today examined the cost effectiveness of bariatric surgery and adding coverage of weight-loss drugs in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.