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ETF Update: Register for Wisconsin Strong Women Webinars in July Posted 3:52 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Check out these Wisconsin Strong Women morning webinars, which are free of charge and presented by Summit Credit Union, a Wisconsin Strong partner. Register now! Read more about ETF Update: Register for Wisconsin Strong Women Webinars in July ETF Learning Opportunity/Update- August 2021 Webinars (And Remaining June/July Webinars) Posted 9:34 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2021 Listed below are the ETF August 2021 and remaining June/July Webinars. Read more about ETF Learning Opportunity/Update- August 2021 Webinars (And Remaining June/July Webinars) Time Sensitive Note- Effective June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021: Dependent Day Care FSA Participants Posted 9:41 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021 Dependent Day Care FSA participants may make a one-time mid-year election increase to their current elections without experiencing a qualifying event. Read more about Time Sensitive Note- Effective June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021: Dependent Day Care FSA Participants ETF Employer Update: 2022 WRS Contribution Rates to Decrease Posted 8:24 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 At its June 17, 2021 meeting, the Employee Trust Funds Board approved Wisconsin Retirement System contribution rates for 2022, including rates for Wis. Stat. § 40.65 protective occupation duty disability and the Wisconsin Sick Leave Conversion Credit Programs (state employers only). Read more about ETF Employer Update: 2022 WRS Contribution Rates to Decrease Industry Experts Discuss Challenges Women Face in Achieving Financial Security Posted 3:19 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2021 Women face unique challenges to achieving financial wellness and security throughout their lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the problem. Read more about Industry Experts Discuss Challenges Women Face in Achieving Financial Security ETF Employer Update: State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2022 Posted 8:43 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2022 Read more about ETF Employer Update: State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2022 Register for Wisconsin Strong Events in June Posted 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 Check out these Wisconsin Strong events: Financial Wellness for Women on June 22; Customize Your Debt Plan on June 23 (two sessions); and Wisconsin Strong Women: Unique Challenges to Achieving Financial Security on June 24. Register now! Read more about Register for Wisconsin Strong Events in June Recent COVID Relief Legislation Allows Employers to Modify Their Benefit Plans Posted 1:44 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2021 Recent COVID relief legislation allows employers to modify their benefit plans to help provide relief and greater flexibility to participants. Read more about Recent COVID Relief Legislation Allows Employers to Modify Their Benefit Plans Kepro's June Webinar: Discover Your Learning Style Posted 12:07 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021 This webinar will be held on Wednesday, June 9th. Registration is required. Read more about Kepro's June Webinar: Discover Your Learning Style Well Wisconsin June Resources Posted 4:18 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 We are now approaching our summer months. Hopefully, everyone has a chance to refresh outdoors during the summer. Attached is the Well Wisconsin June resources.. Read more about Well Wisconsin June Resources REMINDER: Use "Floating Holiday" time before it expires Posted 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Annually, eligible benefit earning employees receive “Floating Holidays” for holidays that fall on a Saturday or non-scheduled workday. These hours are available for use throughout the year, (fiscal year in the case of faculty, academic staff, and limited appointees - the calendar year for university staff) in which they were earned. Read more about REMINDER: Use "Floating Holiday" time before it expires Live Webinars Scheduled for July 2021 Posted 3:24 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Read more about Live Webinars Scheduled for July 2021 GIB Meeting Summary - Insurance Changes for 2022 Posted 12:58 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021 Attached is a summary of the items discussed during the GIB meeting held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Read more about GIB Meeting Summary - Insurance Changes for 2022 GIB Approves New Health Plan, Minor Benefit Changes for 2022 Posted 8:23 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 The Group Insurance Board today approved the addition of Aspirus Health Plan to the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program for plan year 2022. Aspirus will provide coverage in select counties in central Wisconsin. Complete service and provider network information for all plans will be available in the 2022 open enrollment materials. The Board also approved various minor benefit changes for 2022 and approved retroactive changes to pre-tax savings accounts under federal law. Read more about GIB Approves New Health Plan, Minor Benefit Changes for 2022 Navigating the New Normal Presentation Posted 4 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2021 UWL Human Resources, in collaboration with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, KEPRO and presenter Beth Pollack, presented "Navigating the New Normal", to the campus community on April 29, 2021. Read more about Navigating the New Normal Presentation