Please note a few reminders for employers: check that you are using the most current form revision, watch for ETF Update meeting invites, and read about changes coming to the ICI Program in 2024.
Many insurance companies and brokers offer benefits like health, disability, dental, or other insurances. As a WPE, please be aware of the benefits available to you through ETF to avoid any confusion or misinformation provided by these companies.
The new manual provides information about the Sick Leave Conversion Program, including that unused sick leave can be utilized as a retirement benefit that allows eligible employees to convert unused sick leave into credits to pay post-termination health insurance premiums.
The Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program is a benefit provided under the WRS and is available to employees of the State of Wisconsin and employees of participating Wisconsin local government employers.
Brochure
Active Employee /
Local Employer /
State Employer
This brochure describes your group term life insurance protection and is your certificate of participation, give a valid enrollment form is on file with ETF and premiums are being paid.
What do employers need to do when an employee terminates employment? What do employers do about the WRS, health insurance, life insurance, and other benefits?
ETF has published a new recorded webinar for local employers focused on the ICI Program. This webinar will answer common employer questions, such as what is ICI? What are the eligibility requirements? What about premiums? The video explores the following ICI topics: