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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…
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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…
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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…
ALT Cover of the WRS Financial Report 2025.
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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…
ALT From left: ETF Secretary Diana Felsmann, Deputy Secretary Matt Stohr, and incoming Assistant Deputy Secretary Tarna Hunter.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
ALT New episode of The SWIB Podcast Market Update, featuring Jeff Lucas, Senior Portfolio Manager of SWIB's Global Public Market Strategies-Fixed Income.
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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…
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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.
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…
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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: etf.wi.gov/my-benefits
ALT ETF set up a booth during the DOA Leadership Conference on June 1, 2026.
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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: etf.wi.gov/news/felsmann-app…
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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: etf.wi.gov/wrs-performance/l…
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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: etf.wi.gov/news/gib-approves…
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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…
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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: etf.wi.gov/wrs-performance/l…
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