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Dept of Employee Trust Funds is hiring a #PolicyAdvisor in #MadisonWI to develop benefit #policy, provide legal analysis & investigate & resolve escalated member & employer issues. $76-$96K/yr +great benefits. Apply by 10/27. #WIjobs #GovJobs #PolicyJobs ow.ly/unrs5100hb6
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Catch the new episode of the SWIB Podcast: Market Update for the third quarter of 2026.
Chase Nicholson discusses what’s shaping financial markets and what it means for the WRS Trust Funds.
Listen Here: swib.state.wi.us/newsroom/po…
ALT New episode of the SWIB Podcast: Market Update, featuring Chase Nicholson, Senior Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset Strategies Portfolio Team.
October is National Retirement Security Month. Enrolling in the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) can help shape a future that reflects your goals and vision.
Watch this short video to learn how to enroll in the WDC: brainshark.com/1/player/reti…
After enrolling, enjoy a hometown-team advantage: Meet with your local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor (RPA) for a complimentary one-on-one meeting to build a clear strategy for your short- and long-term goals: wdc-campaign.empowermytime.c…
View the quarterly webinar schedule and register for sessions on a variety of topics. Register for an upcoming WDC webinar: docs.empower.com/EE/Wisconsi…
The 2027 insurance open enrollment runs October 5-30, 2026 for Wisconsin public employees and retirees under the state's Group Health Insurance Program.
Changes made during this period will take effect January 1, 2027.
Read more: etf.wi.gov/news/october-2026…
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The Teachers Retirement Board currently seeks teachers working for a WRS-covered school district (except Milwaukee) to fill two vacant seats.
Deadline to submit requirements is on Oct. 16, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Read more: etf.wi.gov/news/call-candida…
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As of August 31, 2026, investment performance of the Wisconsin Retirement System Trust Funds (calendar year-to-date):
Core Fund: 7.19%
Variable Fund: 14.66%
Total Assets: $162.9 billion
Know more: etf.wi.gov/wrs-performance/l…
Are you ready to enroll online?
During open enrollment (October 5-30), all state and local employees under the WRS will enroll or change insurance benefits through ETF's secure My Benefits portal.
Gear up now, as logging in requires a MyWisconsin ID.
etf.wi.gov/video/get-started…
The Wisconsin Retirement System continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the U.S., based on the recently released WRS Financial Report for 2025.
The @WILegAudit issued a “clean” audit opinion on the report.
More: etf.wi.gov/news/etf-releases…
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Meet ETF's new leadership team:
- Secretary Diana Felsmann
- Deputy Secretary Matt Stohr
- Incoming Assistant Deputy Secretary Tarna Hunter
Get to know them: etf.wi.gov/news/etf-welcomes…
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The improved Retirement Estimate Request Form can now be accessed through the secure My Benefits portal.
This online form is easier to use, as it automatically adjusts data based on your specific responses and situation.
Read more: etf.wi.gov/news/improved-ret…
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As of July 31, 2026, investment performance of the Wisconsin Retirement System Trust Funds (calendar year-to-date):
Core Fund: 5.27%
Variable Fund: 11.70%
Total Assets: $160.3 billion
Know more: etf.wi.gov/wrs-performance/l…
The Group Insurance Board reviewed design options for the Well Wisconsin program, approved life insurance rates, and received updates related to the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program during its meeting on August 12, 2026.
Read more: etf.wi.gov/news/gib-reviews-…
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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: etf.wi.gov/about-etf/governi…
As of June 30, 2026, investment performance of the Wisconsin Retirement System Trust Funds (calendar year-to-date):
Core Fund: 5.77%
Variable Fund: 12.08%
Total Assets: $161.6 billion
Know more: etf.wi.gov/wrs-performance/l…
Check out the latest episode of The SWIB Podcast Market Update, with Jeff Lucas, senior portfolio manager on SWIB’s fixed income team.
swib.state.wi.us/newsroom/po…
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As of May 31, 2026—Investment Performance of the Wisconsin Retirement System Trust Funds (calendar year-to-date):
Core Fund: 5.79%
Variable Fund: 12.40%
Total Assets: $162.0 billion
Know more: etf.wi.gov/wrs-performance/l…
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.
etf.wi.gov/news/2027-wrs-con…
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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: etf.wi.gov/about-etf/governi…