Variable Fund

You can choose to deposit 50% of your contributions, including additional contributions, into the Variable Trust Fund. Before you decide to join, learn how Variable excess or deficiency affects your account value.

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No Surprises Act

The No Surprises Act (the Act) is a part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). The CAA was passed by the U.S. Congress in December of 2020. The Act portion of the legislation addresses surprise medical billing by healthcare providers and other member protections. Learn more about the No Surprises Act and its developing guidelines.

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
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Sep 26, 2019 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2018

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2018 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 23, 2023 8:00am Jan 2023 Edition

Private Equity Provides Additional Investment Opportunities

While stocks, or public equities, typically grab the headlines for their performance — especially in a negative-return environment — private equity investments have been growing in importance because of the diversification and solid returns this asset class can provide, even in down markets.

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Retirement Checklist

Planning and preparation are essential for a successful retirement. This page has a list of things you can do to help ensure a smooth changeover to retirement.

WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 29, 2024 8:15am
Cover page of WRS News September 2024 issue featuring Wayne Koessl

Wayne Koessl (1929-2024)

Wayne Koessl granted ETF an interview on July 17, 2024. This article retains its original form as written before Koessl's passing on August 12, 2024.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Living Benefits

Living Benefits are the proceeds of your life insurance coverage under the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance program that are paid to you while you are still living rather than to your beneficiaries after your death.