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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.

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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.

Employer News
Dec 21, 2023 8:00am

Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2024

ETF provides updated Social Security and Medicare wage bases for 2024. This information applies to all WRS employers and all other public employers in Wisconsin that provide Social Security coverage for their employees under Wisconsin’s Section 218 Agreement. 

Employer News
Dec 20, 2022 8:00am

Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2023

ETF provides updated Social Security and Medicare wage bases for 2023. This information applies to all WRS employers and all other public employers in Wisconsin that provide Social Security coverage for their employees under Wisconsin’s Section 218 Agreement. 

Employer News
Dec 16, 2021 1:00pm

Social Security Wage Base Set to Increase for 2022

ETF provides updated Social Security and Medicare wage bases for 2022. This information applies to all WRS employers and all other public employers in Wisconsin that provide Social Security coverage for their employees under Wisconsin’s Section 218 Agreement. 

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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.