WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Merfeld Appointed to Board of Trustees

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Tom Merfeld to the SWIB Board of Trustees. Evers has also reappointed Trustees Jeff DeAngelis, public member, and Kristi Palmer, local government member, to six-year terms.

Group Life Insurance

The program offers term life insurance coverage up to 5 times an employee's yearly pay for State of Wisconsin employees and local government employees whose employer offers the plan. Employees may also insure their spouses and dependent children.

WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

ICI Program Changes for State and Local Employees

Review changes that will simplify the Income Continuation Insurance Program for state and local employees, effective in 2024. Coverage and benefits also have been expanded to employees aged 70 or older.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
ETF Secretary John Voelker

Secretary Voelker: Strength Through Resilience

It seemed like a normal Friday evening in May. It was a nice way to end a long week. Never would I have thought that during the night things would go from enjoyable to scary.