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.
Next month, the online payment system will only work with certain browsers because of infrastructure improvements U.S. Bank is making to enhance security.
In April 2025, ETF will begin distributing employees’ January 1, 2025 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits, after 2024 account data reconciliation processes have been completed.
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.
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.
The ETF Board approved WRS contribution rates for 2026, including rates for Wis. Stat. § 40.65 protective occupation duty disability and the Wisconsin Sick Leave Credit Conversion programs.