WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
Cover page of Pew report

WRS Among Well-Funded Pensions in the U.S.

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.

Employer News
Sep 30, 2022 2:00pm

2023 Open Enrollment Kickoff Recordings Available

ETF recently hosted its 2023 annual open enrollment kickoff meetings and Q&A sessions virtually for state and local employers. Recordings of these events are now available.

Employer News
Sep 29, 2022 8:00am

Calendar Year 2021 GASB 68 and GASB 75 Schedules Now Available

Audited schedules as of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2021 are now available for state and local employers participating in the WRS and Group Life Insurance Program, and state employers participating in the SHICC Program.

Employer News
Sep 30, 2021 8:30am

Calendar Year 2020 GASB 68 and GASB 75 Schedules Now Available

Audited schedules as of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2020 are now available for state and local employers participating in the WRS and group life insurance program, and state employers participating in the SHICC Program.

Employer News
Feb 2, 2023 2:00pm

New Employer Training: Health Plans, Medicare, and Retirees

Many state employees want to continue their health insurance into retirement. However, they might have several questions prior to retiring like what determines their eligibility? What impact does gaining Medicare eligibility have on health insurance?