WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2024 5:00pm May 2024 Edition
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Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bills Affecting ETF Benefit Administration

ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter recaps three bills passed by the State Senate and Assembly that affect ETF and the benefit programs it administers, after the Legislature concluded the 2023-2024 Regular Session in March 2024.

Health and Wellness News
Oct 23, 2024 12:00pm
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Open Enrollment Ends This Friday!

Learn about our Insurance Help page, how to contact Health Plan and Vendors, additional benefits from Delta Dental, and other mental health support programs.

Employer News
Dec 16, 2024 8:00am

Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2025

ETF provides updated Social Security and Medicare wage bases for 2025. This information applies to all WRS employers and all other public employers in Wisconsin that provide Social Security coverage for their employees under Wisconsin’s Section 218 Agreement. 

Wisconsin Retirement System for Employers

The WRS is a pension plan that is open to any public employer as defined by Wis. Stat. § 40.02(28). All employers joining the WRS must be covered by Wisconsin’s Section 218 Agreement with the SSA. The WRS is intended to provide a lifetime annuity to members who are vested and have reached minimum retirement age.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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Deferred Compensation Fees Reduced for 2024

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, administrative fees paid by participants of the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) will decrease by an average of 40% as recently approved by the Deferred Compensation Board.

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Health and Wellness News
Oct 10, 2024 12:00pm
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Preventive Care and Drugs Coverage in 2025

Open enrollment runs until Oct. 25, 2024. Learn about preventive care and drugs coverage in 2025, where to get free vaccines, diabetes management program, and more.