ET-8501
Dec 31, 2019 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2019

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2019 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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WRS Retirement Benefit Calculations

WRS retirement benefits are calculated using two methods: the formula method, and the money purchase method. ETF calculates your benefit using both methods and automatically pays you the higher amount. See how each method is calculated and resources for estimating your benefit.

Department News
Nov 15, 2023 4:15pm

GIB Focuses on Program Affordability and Sustainability

The Group Insurance Board today discussed initiatives that would support program affordability for members, program innovation, and the overall sustainability of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also approved the release of several requests for proposal.

Nov 26, 2003 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Three-Year Experience Study January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002

The results of the 3-year investigation of experience of the Wisconsin Retirement System are presented in this report. The investigation was made for the purpose of updating the actuarial assumptions used in valuing the actuarial liabilities of the Wisconsin Retirement System in compliance with Section 40.03(5)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Life Events Guide

Have you recently had a baby? Gotten married? Divorced? Moved? Throughout the year you may experience life events that allow you to change your benefits outside of the annual open enrollment period. The life events guide explains deadlines, required documentation, and which events allow you to make changes.

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
Report Active Employee / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Annual Actuarial Valuation of Active Lives 2003

This report presents the annual actuarial valuations of non-retired members covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System as of December 31, 2003.

ET-8501
Report Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2013

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2013 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs)

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) cost less per month but won't start paying for your care until you meet your deductible. The one exception is preventive care, which is covered at 100%. Learn how an HDHP differs from the other options, and if it is a good fit for you.

Plan Year
  • 2024
Program Option
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits