Nov 24, 2015 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Three-Year Experience Study January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

The results of the 3-year investigation of experience of the Wisconsin Retirement System are presented in this report. The investigation was made for the purpose of updating the actuarial assumptions used in valuing the actuarial liabilities of the Wisconsin Retirement System in compliance with Section 40.03(5)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Nov 20, 2012 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Three-Year Experience Study January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

The results of the 3-year investigation of experience of the Wisconsin Retirement System are presented in this report. The investigation was made for the purpose of updating the actuarial assumptions used in valuing the actuarial liabilities of the Wisconsin Retirement System in compliance with Section 40.03(5)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Department News
Jul 27, 2023 11:00am

GIB Reviews Preliminary Rates for 2024

The Group Insurance Board yesterday received an update on preliminary rate setting for the Group Health Insurance Program, amid rising health benefit costs. The Board also voted against offering a new pharmacy cost-savings program in 2024 and addressed other business.

Department News
Feb 22, 2023 3:00pm

GIB Authorizes Negotiation of Wellness Contracts

GIB approves the issuance of a letter of intent to award contract(s) to WebMD for administering the Well Wisconsin Program, including well-being, mental health, and chronic condition management; reviews initiatives based on Healthcare Triple Aim guiding principles; sets the 2024 open enrollment period; and more.

Department News
Feb 21, 2024 3:50pm

GIB Approves Benefit Changes for 2025

The Group Insurance Board today approved benefit changes for the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program for the 2025 plan year.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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ETF Governing Boards Welcome New Members

A staff from the Madison Area Technical College joins the ETF Board, while a Sheboygan County Board of Supervisor becomes the newest member of the Wisconsin Retirement Board. The Teachers Retirement Board also welcomes new members.

Department News
Aug 16, 2023 4:30pm

GIB Sets 2024 Health Insurance Program Rates

The GIB today voted to increase rates in 2024 to offset rising health benefit costs and to maintain reserve funds of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

Report Active Employee / Retiree / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Long-Term Disability Insurance Actuarial Valuation 2010

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan (LTDI) as of December 31, 2010.

Nov 17, 2018 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Three-Year Experience Study January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

The results of the 3-year investigation of experience of the Wisconsin Retirement System are presented in this report. The investigation was made for the purpose of updating the actuarial assumptions used in valuing the actuarial liabilities of the Wisconsin Retirement System in compliance with Section 40.03(5)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes.