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This news for local employers provides information on 2026 health insurance rates, as well as updates for the 2026 plan year. The 2026 health benefits open enrollment period is October 6-31, 2025.

A resolution for the employer to withdraw from the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance program.

Local government employers may choose to pay for continued life insurance coverage for their employees in retirement. To do so, local employers must submit the Local Employer Paid Life Insurance Coverage (ET-1660) form.

Resolution for employers to join the WPE Group Health Insurance Program.

Learn how to become a participating employer in ETF-administered benefit programs.

The ETF Board approved WRS contribution rates for 2026, including rates for Wis. Stat. § 40.65 protective occupation duty disability and the Wisconsin Sick Leave Credit Conversion programs.

The Board approved WRS contribution rates for 2025. Contribution rates are effective for salaries and wages paid beginning January 1, 2025.

General and administrative information for employers about WRS benefits.

One of our most popular webinars will be held on March 20, Thursday, 12-4 p.m. Register here.

As part of our modernization journey, ETF is partnering with Benefitfocus to implement a best practices-based, fully integrated Insurance Administration System (IAS), known as My Insurance Benefits.