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

Secretary Voelker: The Value of Dependability

Some days I think the ideal of dependability is declining in our society. My view is likely skewed because I am in a position in which more than 663,000 individuals are counting on me to safeguard their retirement money. As a result, dependability is often the first thing I think about in the morning and the last thing I think about before bed.

WRS News Online for Employees
Apr 25, 2023 8:00am May 2023 Edition

Legislative Update

In February Governor Evers released the 2023-2025 executive state budget, a proposal for how the state should manage expenses for the next two years. The proposed budget contains a few changes that affect the benefit programs administered by ETF.

Employer News
Jun 15, 2022 12:00pm

Flu Vaccine Clinics and July 2022 Well Wisconsin Resources Available

Well Wisconsin is here to provide flu vaccine clinics at your location this fall. In addition, you'll find the latest information on resources and activities to promote in July, including Daily Habits and Chronic Condition Management, and the July Kindness at Work calendar activities focusing on human connection.

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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.

Employer News
Apr 14, 2022 8:00am

May 2022 Well Wisconsin Resources Available

In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness month, employers participating in the Group Health Insurance Program are encouraged to promote and share how the Well Wisconsin well-being activities, Well Wisconsin Radio and Kindness at Work can help with overall mental health and well-being. Please help reduce the stigma of mental health for your employees between now and the end of May.

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Variable Trust Fund

Information on how Variable Trust Fund participation affects your WRS annuity and adjustments to monthly benefits, and how to cancel your Variable participation.

Employer News
Feb 14, 2022 8:00am

March 2022 Well Wisconsin Resources Available

Health coaching, Well Wisconsin Radio and Kindness at Work resources are now available for employers participating in the Group Health Insurance Program. Please share with your employees between now and the end of March to ensure they’re up to date with all that Well Wisconsin has to offer.

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Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Supplemental Insurance Program Fact Sheet

The State of Wisconsin Supplemental Insurance Program is an employee pay-all optional insurance program for state active employees, continuants and retirees.