A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts identified key WRS practices that make the Badger State one of the “well-funded states with tools to manage risk,” highlighting how other states could learn from the Wisconsin experience.
SWIB's Head of Funds Alpha unpacks some of the economic challenges and opportunities investors are facing this year, as interest rates remain a dominant market theme in 2025.
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Form for elected officials to irrevocably waive further participation in the WRS for current, and any future, service as an elected official that does not exceed 1,044 hours per year.
Two questions I am typically asked: How did the Trust Funds perform? What can we expect this year? I realized that my yearly answers don't change much.
Despite significant headwinds in the commercial real estate market, SWIB’s $12 billion real estate portfolio remains a strong, long-term asset for the WRS.
An eligible expense is a health care service, treatment, or item the IRS states can be paid for without taxes. Eligible expenses can be incurred by you, your spouse, or qualified dependents. The Health Savings Account (HSA) can only be used to pay for eligible medical expenses incurred after your HSA was established.
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The Group Insurance Board today reviewed trends in healthcare market consolidation and the impacts on the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also discussed approaches for the coverage of weight-loss drugs.