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The ETF Board recently approved the 2027 required contribution rates for the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Click below to know the employee and employer contribution rates starting January 1 next year.

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HAPPENING NOW: ETF Board Meeting

The Board sets policies and oversees major benefit programs of the Wisconsin Retirement System.

It comprises members of the Teachers Retirement (TR) and Wisconsin Retirement (WR) Boards.

Read agenda and materials here: https://t.co/MEb16pZuBU

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During last Monday's @WisconsinDOA Leadership Conference, ETF shared with DOA leaders some of ETF's exciting modernization efforts that help state agencies and employees manage their benefits through online self-service.

Know more about My Benefits: https://t.co/HzMMgLdoNb

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The ETF Board appointed Deputy Secretary Diana Felsmann to be the next ETF Secretary, effective July 26, 2026.

Felsmann will succeed Secretary John Voelker, who is stepping down in July after more than 12 years at ETF.

Read more: https://t.co/7V5yiR3lWO

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As of April 30, 2026—Investment Performance of the WRS Trust Funds (calendar year-to-date):

Core Fund: 3.80%
Variable Fund: 7.04%
Total Assets: $159.0 billion

Know more: https://t.co/rYr4Ao5MXU

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The Group Insurance Board set premium rates for the 2027 plan year.

In addition, the Board approved the health plan service area qualifications and other benefits of the Group Health Insurance Program.

Read more: https://t.co/3j2sdT9YVG

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LIVE NOW
@WI_ETF Group Insurance Board Meeting for 5/21/2026
WATCH: https://t.co/Tzjcsljx5G
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NOW HAPPENING: Group Insurance Board (GIB) Meeting.

The GIB sets policies and oversees administration of the group health and other insurance plans.

Read agenda and view materials here: https://t.co/dTfXWz782w

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As of March 31, 2026—Investment Performance of the WRS Trust Funds (calendar year-to-date):

Core Fund: -0.33%
Variable Fund: -2.82%
Total Assets: $152.5 billion

The SWIB invests the WRS assets; ETF administers retirement benefits.

Read more: https://t.co/rYr4Ao5MXU

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My Insurance Benefits—an online system that provides secure, 24/7 access to information about your selected insurance plans—is set to be available this summer to all members with ETF-administered insurance.

Click to know more: https://t.co/SUBNTCnzSN

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Check out the latest episode of The SWIB Podcast: Market Update, with Todd Mattina, SWIB’s Head Economist and Asset & Risk Allocation Chief Investment Officer.

Mattina talks about recent developments in the economy, markets, and their impact on the WRS.

https://t.co/Kb1YHwlmrd

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2026 Statement of Benefits Now Online

Non-retired WRS members may now view, download, and print their 2026 Annual Statement of Benefits online.

The statement has been redesigned to incorporate improvements based on member feedback.

Learn more: https://t.co/vxTzmjAmgI

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HAPPENING TODAY, 3/26/2026:

9:00 am: Joint Meeting of the ETF, Teachers Retirement (TR), and Wisconsin Retirement (WR) Boards.

11:05 am: Separate Meetings of the TR and WR Boards

11:45 am: ETF Board Meeting

Read agenda and materials here: https://t.co/MEb16q02rs

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As of Feb. 28, 2026—Investment Performance of the Wisconsin Retirement System Trust Funds (calendar year-to-date):

Core Fund: 2.84%
Variable Fund: 4.10%
Total Assets: $158.2 billion

Know more: https://t.co/rYr4Ao5MXU

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The Group Insurance Board approved cost-sharing changes for plan year 2027 targeted towards mitigating trends in plan utilization and rising costs.

It also approved the coverage of GLP-1 anti-obesity medications and drug copay assistance.

Read more: https://t.co/pmwsVvDGbc

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Retirees of the Wisconsin Retirement System will receive higher pension benefits this year.

Adjustments to the Core and Variable annuities will be applied starting May 1.

Know the adjustment rates: https://t.co/DNRsqtMaLd

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As of Jan. 31, 2026—WRS Trust Funds Investment Performance (calendar YTD):

Core Fund: 1.44%
Variable Fund: 2.91%
Total Assets: $156.4 B

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board invests the WRS assets, while ETF administers retirement benefit programs.

https://t.co/rYr4Ao5MXU

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The Group Insurance Board approved the open enrollment period for plan year 2027 to be October 5-30, 2026.

It also examined proposed options for plan design changes and related cost-sharing adjustments, but deferred its decision to a future meeting.

https://t.co/C4bay1bETV

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In this new episode, SWIB Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer Edwin Denson looks back at how global financial markets performed in 2025 and discusses the themes SWIB is watching closely in 2026.

Know more: https://t.co/pO7vqZHAHY

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Are you a state or local public employee under the Wisconsin Retirement System?

View the latest issue of WRS News Online, an e-newsletter that updates you on anything related to your WRS benefits.

Read and subscribe here: https://t.co/EiWtGIKffI