WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 30, 2025 12:00pm
ETF Secretary John Voelker

Sec. Voelker: In a Positive Light

Most "words of the year" chosen by publications capture a negative mood in 2024. I prefer to approach things positively. Thankfully, the WRS gives us plenty of material.

ET-2356
Form Active Employee

Election to Participate in the Variable Trust Fund

If you make this election, 50% of all your future WRS employee and employer required contributions and additional contributions will be deposited in the Variable Fund. The other 50% will be invested in the Core Fund.

Health Benefits Education

Visit the Health Benefits Education resource center to learn how to make the most of your benefits. Access educational videos and webinars, and learn more about some of the most common health issues facing GHIP members, including where to get care when you need it fast.

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
WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 30, 2025 12:00pm
ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter

Hunter: ETF's Biennial Budget Request

With the ETF Board's endorsement, ETF recently submitted its biennial budget request covering July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. Here are the request's highlights.

Video
3 minutes
Woman talking to doctor in office

Get Medical Care When You Need it Fast

Have you ever needed medical care and didn’t know where to turn? In this video you'll learn about your care options and the advantages of each, including which is easiest on the wallet.

Video
5 minutes
Hand writing out a tip on how to save on prescriptions

Saving on Your Prescriptions

How much should you pay at the pharmacy counter? We’ll tell you what to expect and how you can save money.