Department News
Feb 22, 2023 3:00pm

GIB Authorizes Negotiation of Wellness Contracts

GIB approves the issuance of a letter of intent to award contract(s) to WebMD for administering the Well Wisconsin Program, including well-being, mental health, and chronic condition management; reviews initiatives based on Healthcare Triple Aim guiding principles; sets the 2024 open enrollment period; and more.

Health and Wellness News
Feb 20, 2023 4:00pm

American Heart Month 2023

Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Americans according to the American Heart Association. Know the warning signs and when to call for help.  

Department News
Feb 15, 2023 11:30am

Webinar Combines WRS, WDC and Social Security Information

You’re invited to attend “Your Steppingstones to Retirement,” a free, educational webinar hosted by representatives from ETF, the Social Security Administration, and the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 23, 2023 8:00am Jan 2023 Edition

Well Wisconsin: What’s Your Well-Being Purpose for 2023?

Well Wisconsin is here to support you with living your best life and feeling well along the way. Attend an in-person event on Feb. 16 – or view it online – with UW-Madison’s Dr. Christine Whelan, who will discuss how a sense of purpose in life correlates with better health; and check out all the resources available to support you in staying true to your purpose and living well throughout all of 2023!

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 23, 2023 8:00am Jan 2023 Edition
Wisconsin Map image

ETF Offers In-Person Group Appointments

After a two-year hiatus ETF has resumed hosting in-person group retirement appointments outside of the Madison area.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 23, 2023 8:00am Jan 2023 Edition

Denson Wins Asset Owner Industry Innovation Award

SWIB Executive Director/Chief Investment Officer Edwin Denson was named winner of Chief Investment Officer magazine’s 2022 Asset Owner Industry Innovation Award, in the category of public defined benefit pension funds with assets greater than $100 billion.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 23, 2023 8:00am Jan 2023 Edition

The SWIB Podcast Returns in 2023

The SWIB Podcast will return for another season in 2023. The SWIB Podcast is where members of the WRS can turn to for timely information about the investments that help fund the state’s pension system.