Department News
Mar 12, 2025 4:00pm
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GIB Approves Benefit Changes for 2026

Today, the Group Insurance Board approved benefit changes for plan year 2026. In addition, the Board decided to not adjust cost-sharing for any of the Group Health Insurance Program plan designs offered.

What Your Agent Can Do

Your financial power of attorney document determines the scope of your agent's authority. You may give your agent the ability to make many changes to your WRS account or limit them to a few actions.

What a Guardian Can Do

Each time a guardian makes a request on behalf of a member, ETF will review the Letters of Guardianship of the Estate. The request will be approved or denied based on the authority granted in the letters.

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Benefits Dispute

Learn how to address a benefits dispute and how Ombudspersons Services can help.

Guardianship

A guardian is appointed by a court when a person is unable to make or communicate medical decisions, financial decisions, or both. Learn how Letters of Guardianship can impact a WRS account.

WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2025 4:00pm
Costco Wholesale: Prescription Home Delivery

Costco is New Mail-Order Pharmacy

Costco Pharmacy is the new mail-order pharmacy for members of ETF-administered health insurance. You do not need to be a Costco member to use this service or pick up prescriptions inside any Costco Warehouse.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Administrative Appeal Process

This brochure is designed to assist you in understanding the administrative appeals process as it relates to ETF. It is not intended to substitute for the legal advice or assistance of an attorney.

WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2025 3:45pm

Well Wisconsin Offers Biometric Screenings

Participants can either complete a short on-site appointment at various locations or request a self-collection kit. Completing a screening counts toward the $150 Well Wisconsin incentive, with deadline on October 17.