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Jan 31, 2024 12:00pm Newsletter Retiree

WRS News for Retirees January 2024

This issue features columns from the WRS leadership and articles on ETF’s projections for increased annuity adjustments in 2024, a study on Wisconsin pensions reducing poverty across retiree demographics, SWIB’s asset allocation targets for 2024, and WDC fees reduced for 2024.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
Cover page of Pew report

WRS Among Well-Funded Pensions in the U.S.

A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts identified key WRS practices that make the Badger State one of the “well-funded states with tools to manage risk,” highlighting how other states could learn from the Wisconsin experience.

Enrolling For Coverage FAQs

Program Option
  • Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
Plan Year
  • 2024
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Form Active Employee / Retiree

Medicare Enrollment for Retiring Employees

The following information is for employees who will retire in the next three months and will be transitioning into Medicare under the State or the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Programs.

Wisconsin Strong Partners

Information about the Wisconsin Strong partners who collaborated in the Wisconsin Strong: Your Financial Security™ program coordinated by the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

Department News
Jan 11, 2023 8:30am
Wisconsin silhouette in money

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.

Jun 30, 2012 8:00am Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Study of the Wisconsin Retirement System

A study of the structure of the Wisconsin Retirement System and benefits provided under the system in accordance with the 2011 Wisconsin Act 32.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Tax Liability on WRS Benefits

This brochure provides general information about the income tax liability on your Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. The tax treatment of WRS benefits is generally similar for federal and Wisconsin income tax purposes.