Department News
Jan 11, 2023 8:30am
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WRS in the Spotlight for Pension Plan Stability and Sustainability

Pew Charitable Trusts cites the WRS as one of three public employee pension plans that has maintained high funded ratios at predictable costs over the past 20 years and conducts a wide-ranging Q&A-style interview with ETF Secretary John Voelker.

2021 SB 947 and 2021 AB 974

Creating a 401Kids savings program and the 401Kids savings program trust fund; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation.

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Reports and Studies

Reports and studies evaluating the programs, finances and administration of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

Wisconsin's 218 Agreement with Social Security

All employers that wish to take part in the Wisconsin Retirement System must join and be covered by a Section 218 Agreement, which is an agreement between the state and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide Social Security coverage for state and local government employees.

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

The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on May 11. With it, there will be some changes to what is covered under your health insurance plan. Have you experienced a life change that may affect your health benefits? Find out what you need to know and do.

Health Insurance Employer Forms

Use the forms on this page to administer the Group Health Insurance program. If you are not finding what you need, go to the Publications page to search through all publications.

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Apr 25, 2023 8:00am Newsletter Retiree

WRS News for Retirees May 2023

ETF Announces WRS Annuity Adjustments; Legislative Update; Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program Updates; Finding the Best Ideas for the Long-Term Success of the WRS; and more.