Important News About Delta Dental Supplemental Insurance Select Plan
State employees with the Delta Dental Supplemental Insurance Select Plan: Make sure yourdentistisa PPO provider. If your dentist is not a PPO provider (for example, a Premier provider), the new Select Plan will notcover your visits to that dentist.
ETF is offering an opportunity to switch from the Select Plan to the Select Plus Plan until January 31, 2019. Contact your employer's payroll or benefits office to request this plan change. More Dental>
It’s No Accident: WRS is Strong, Healthy by Robert Conlin, ETF Secretary
Your Wisconsin Retirement System remains in solid financial condition and very well funded, with more than $100 billion in assets. It is well positioned to meet the benefit promises made to current and former public employees across the state. The solid health of the WRS is no accident. More WRS Strong>
SWIB Remains Positioned for Future Success by David Villa, SWIB Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer
In 2006 SWIB trustees set out on a mission to transform the agency into a premier asset management firm. By building on past success with an eye toward continuous improvement, SWIB has become a recognized world-class investment manager. In 2007 the Board hired me to help them meet their goals. More SWIB>
SWIB announced preliminary 2018 investment returns for the Core Trust Fund and the Variable Trust Fund. Find out how this will affect your WRS account. More Rate Projections>
How are WRS effective rates and annuity adjustments determined and how do they affect your benefits? Take in our webinar and find out. Sessions are scheduled through March and offered at convenient day and evening hours. Register now. Review all ETF webinars and topics.
The Group Insurance Board recently approved premium rates for all state and local government employees who participate in the group life insurance program. Find out how the rates will affect you. More Life Insurance>
Telemedicine: Health Care in Your PJs
Telemedicine services through your health plan are covered at 100% for non-High Deductible Health Plan options. Check out this fun, one-minute video to learn how to obtain health care using telemedicine. More Telemedicine>
WDC Program News
Participants of the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program: Be sure to review deadlines and take action related to two investment options. More WDC News>
Know Your Benefits
Q: Am I eligible for the sick leave program?
A: We occasionally see cases where an employee thought they were eligible to convert unused sick leave, but later found out they didn’t meet eligibility rules. Find out if you are eligible for this benefit before you retire. Learn more about this important program, including eligibility requirements and to access our educational resources. More Sick Leave>
ETF Board Lowers Investment Return Assumption
The ETF Board, acting on the recommendations of its independent consulting actuary, recently updated key economic and demographic assumptions that are used to value the liabilities of the WRS. This included reducing the assumed rate of investment return. More ETF Board>
ETF Website Redesign Project Under Way
ETF is redesigning its website to make it easier for you to find information and learn about your ETF-administered benefits. Thank you to the hundreds of members who have already participated in surveys and testing of website content and organization. More Website Redesign>
Other News & Features
Well Wisconsin Webinar
Join us Wednesday, February 13 at 12:00 noon to learn about the 2019 Well Wisconsin Program and the many resources available to help you reach your well-being goals. This webinar will cover what is new for 2019 and the details for earning your $150! Sign up via the Well Wisconsin Program portal.
SWIB Wins Allocators’ Choice Award
SWIB has long been recognized as an investment leader because of its success in maintaining the WRS and for the highly-qualified staff overseeing the WRS trust funds. For the second time in as many years, SWIB was chosen by its peers as an Institutional Investor Allocators’ Choice Award winner. More Award>
SWIB’s Drummond Takes Part in Next CIO Competition
Competing under challenging circumstances is nothing new for Derek Drummond. As a SWIB investment manager, Drummond is constantly challenged to find investments across traditional and alternative strategies that will benefit the WRS and its members. More Competition>
Carpenter Reflects on 30 Years at SWIB
As the managing director of the Private Markets and Funds Alpha Division, Chuck Carpenter spends a lot of time reviewing investment returns and portfolio projections. As he prepares to retire in April, Carpenter said there is only one figure that is the most important to him: The more than 632,000 members of the WRS. More Carpenter>
New ETF Drop Box for Documents
ETF has installed a drop box for members who simply need to drop off a document or form—no need to bring it up to our 8th floor reception desk! Find out what you should know about this convenient new service. More Drop Box>
Video: How to Use Opioids Safely
Medications are generally good for you, but some, if taken incorrectly, can be harmful. Navitus, the pharmacy benefit manager for the state's group health insurance program, developed an informative three-minute video full of tips for using prescription opioids safely.
ETF Seeks Individuals with Abandoned Accounts
Every January ETF publishes a notice of individuals age 70 or older who have abandoned WRS accounts. Members or their heirs have 10 years after published notification to apply for the benefit. More Abandoned Accounts>
Upcoming Board Meetings
The Group Insurance Board, ETF Board, Teachers Retirement Board, Wisconsin Retirement Board and the SWIB Board of Trustees are meeting in February and March. More Boards>