Category: Payroll & Benefits
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Student employee hours limit changes to 25 hours on August 18th
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Just a reminder that the student employee hours limit will change to 25 hours per week on August 18, 2019. The hours limit is in place to make sure we are in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The 25 hours per week limit will continue through December 14, 2019. Please review the 2019 Student Bi-Weekly Payroll…
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Travel Assistance with Securian
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Traveling this summer? Don’t forget to take Securian’s Lifestyle Benefits with you – you already have them. All State employees and their dependents automatically have these Lifestyle Benefits at no cost. Securian offers a travel assistance program that includes pre-trip planning and emergency services. If you’re traveling abroad, receive important passport and visa information, and…
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Wellness Webinar: Understanding Diabetes
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In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than tripled. Diabetes concerns every family and simple prevention can lower your risk. Could you spot the warning signs of diabetes? **NEW** Registration is now open to everyone even if you don’t currently have a StayWell portal account! CLICK HERE to…
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WRS Contribution Rates to Increase in 2020
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The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) recently announced that the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employee and employer contribution rates will increase slightly effective January 1, 2020. WRS rates are evaluated and adjusted annually. The slight increase is due to lower than expected Core Trust Fund investment performance and economic assumption changes that were approved…
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Submit Fiscal Year 2018-19 Leave Reports by September 2019
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Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited appointees who have an active leave-eligible appointment are required to submit a leave report each month, whether or not leave is used. This is a reminder that all Leave Reports for fiscal year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 must be submitted by September 2019. Failure to submit all leave reports for the 2018-19…
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Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
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Did you know you can enroll, change or cancel coverage in the Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance plan at any time? The AD&D insurance plan offers affordable coverage in case of accidental death or dismemberment to UW employees and dependents who meet eligibility requirements. You can elect single or family (spouse/domestic partner and eligible…
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WRS Webinars Offered in July & August
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ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit ETF’s webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions. July 2019 Webinars Beneficiary Designations – What Happens to My Account When…
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Earn Your $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive
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Employees and spouses currently enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance program are eligible for the $150 Well Wisconsin incentive. The incentive program is administered by StayWell. Complete the following three activities to reach your health and well-being goals and earn the $150 incentive: ✔ StayWell health assessment ✔ Health screening and submit the results…