Department News
Nov 7, 2023 4:00pm
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Webinar: Your Steppingstones to Retirement

Attend this webinar on November 15 to learn how your Social Security, WRS pension, and deferred compensation savings account can bring you closer to a secure financial retirement.

Employer News
Jun 3, 2022 10:30am

WEA Trust to Exit Group Health Insurance Program

WEA Trust announced on June 1, 2022, that they will no longer offer health insurance after this year. All current WEA Trust network areas and offerings will no longer be available to members as of January 1, 2023.

Legislative News
Jul 15, 2015 5:00pm

Summary of 2015 Wisconsin Act 55

On July 12, 2015, Governor Walker signed the 2015-17 biennial budget bill into law (2015 Wisconsin Act 55). The Department of Employee Trust Funds has completed an initial review of the law and prepared a summary of the provisions that relate to ETF and its administration of the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Employer News
Jan 10, 2023 8:00am

January 2023 Well Wisconsin Updates

Discover what’s included in the 2023 Well Wisconsin program, explore changes to the WebMD One portal, and delve into new resources for creating a culture of well-being across your worksite.

Employer News
Mar 15, 2023 7:00am

March 2023 Well Wisconsin Updates

Discover what’s coming up in Well Wisconsin and how you can help your employees engage in healthy activities.

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.

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Health & Pharmacy

Information about your health benefits offered through the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program

Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
  • Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits

What a Guardian Can Do

Each time a guardian makes a request on behalf of a member, ETF will review the Letters of Guardianship of the Estate. The request will be approved or denied based on the authority granted in the letters.