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Statement of Benefits Distributed 

Distribution of the 2023 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits to all state and local government employees is under way. The personalized statement is a once-a-year summary of WRS retirement account information. It’s also one of your most important financial planning tools. Here are some essential things to know and do as you review your statement. 

Building Healthy Habits with Well Wisconsin

Group Health Insurance Program members: Well Wisconsin continues to be your go-to resource for well-being support. Learn more about building healthy habits, register for a Smart Goal Workshop, speak with a health coach, and much more! More Building Healthy Habits>

Legislative Update

In February Governor Evers released the 2023-2025 executive state budget, a proposal for how the state should manage expenses for the next two years. The proposed budget contains a few changes that affect the benefit programs administered by ETF. More Legislative Update>

Finding the Best Ideas for Long-Term Success

It's no secret that 2022 was a challenging year for the financial markets. There was nowhere to hide for investors looking to escape the volatility that impacted almost every asset class, including stocks. Susan Schmidt, SWIB’s head of public equities in the Global Public Market Strategies Division, oversees what is sometimes referred to as a “best ideas portfolio,” an important piece of SWIB’s long-term investment strategy. More Long-Term Success>

WDC Program News

Take in these upcoming high-quality webinars hosted by the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program: Estate Planning, set for May 1 and Social Security, May 5. Register now.

Health Benefits Updates

The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on May 11. There will be some changes to what is covered under your health insurance plan. Have you experienced a life change that may affect your health benefits? Find out what you need to know and do. More Health Benefits Updates>

Mental Health Resources Webpage

Find out about available mental health resources, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) and ETF's new Mental Health Resources webpage. More Resources>

In-Person Group Retirement Appointments Available Statewide

Did you know ETF offers in-person group retirement appointments outside of the Madison area? Our benefits specialists will be traveling the state throughout this spring and summer. Topics covered include the retirement benefit estimate and application, post-retirement health and life insurance, beneficiary designations, WRS and death benefits, and much more. See the schedule and register now.