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FSA Annual Unsubstantiated Claims Process Posted 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 For employees who elect FSA contributions be deducted from their paycheck, it is important to understand the basics of the Healthcare FSA Unsubstantiated Claims Process and know about the upcoming deductions beginning on 2/9/2023. Read more about FSA Annual Unsubstantiated Claims Process Well-Being Webinars: Winter 2023 Posted 2:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 To live well, it is important to take care of yourself -- physically, emotionally and financially. One of the ways you can do that is by increasing your knowledge about various aspects of your well-being. Read more about Well-Being Webinars: Winter 2023 New SWIB Podcast Episode Posted 1:33 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 Navigating Volatile Financial Markets-A Look Back at 2022 and Ahead to 2023 Read more about New SWIB Podcast Episode WRS News Online January 2023 Posted 1:29 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 WRS News & Information Online for Active WRS Members..... Read more about WRS News Online January 2023 ETF Learning Opportunity/Update - February & March 2023 Webinars Posted 8:39 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 ETF offers live, interactive webinars (online presentations) designed to increase your understanding of WRS benefits. Below is a list of the many topics that will be offered in the coming months. Read more about ETF Learning Opportunity/Update - February & March 2023 Webinars ETF Publishes Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2021 Posted 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 The WRS continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Read more about ETF Publishes Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2021 WRS in the Spotlight for Pension Plan Stability and Sustainability! Posted 3:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 Pew Charitable Trusts cites the WRS as one of three public employee pension plans that has maintained high funded ratios at predictable costs over the past 20 years. Read more about WRS in the Spotlight for Pension Plan Stability and Sustainability! WREA: Wisconsin Retired Educators' Association Posted 12:43 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 The Wisconsin Retired Educators’ Association (WREA) is a non-partisan, issue-driven organization dedicated to protecting the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), protecting quality public education, and supporting public school Pre-Kindergarten through Postsecondary personnel. Read more about WREA: Wisconsin Retired Educators' Association ETF Group Retirement Appointments Available Posted 12:36 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 A benefits specialist will be in La Crosse to conduct in-person group retirement appointments. Read more about ETF Group Retirement Appointments Available New SWIB Podcast Episode: Wisconsin Retirement System Insights Posted 3:43 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 SWIB owns stock in more than 6,000 public companies across the globe at any given moment. Read more about New SWIB Podcast Episode: Wisconsin Retirement System Insights WRS Investment Performance: YTD Posted 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 Core Trust Fund and Variable Trust Fund calendar year-to-date investment returns as of November 30, 2022 are now available. Read more about WRS Investment Performance: YTD Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) Updates Posted 1:41 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 Meet 1:1 with WDC! Read more about Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) Updates WRS Single Payroll Transition Program - Reminder Posted 3 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 With the transition to a biweekly payroll cycle for FY 2022, employees received 25 paychecks instead of 26 resulting in a reduction in earnings reported to the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) for the fiscal year 2022. Read more about WRS Single Payroll Transition Program - Reminder ETF Update: 2023 State ICI Premium Rates to Decrease Posted 11:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 Based on its continued strong financial position, the Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Program premium rates for 2023 will decrease by 20%. Read more about ETF Update: 2023 State ICI Premium Rates to Decrease Electronic Distribution of Tax forms now available Posted 1:36 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 Active UW employees can receive W-2 and 1095-C forms via electronic-only distribution. Electronic forms are available earlier than mailed paper forms and delivery is environmentally friendly and secure. Read more about Electronic Distribution of Tax forms now available