Divorce and Your WRS Benefits (for Annuitants)

This 36-minute recording is directed to participants annuitants -- participants that are retired (or will be) as of the date of divorce. It explains how divorce or legal separation can affect Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) retirement benefits. The program provides information about the correct Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) form to submit to the Department and the required WRS QDRO language. Frequently asked questions, information for alternate payees, and specific changes to annuity payments are also addressed.

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Minimum Technical Requirements for Viewing the Presentations

A webcast is the transmission of sound and images via the Internet. Through the use of Mediasite technology, the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is producing webcasts that enable Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) members and employers to participate in or view presentations, training sessions, and other ETF-sponsored events that they would not be able to attend in person. ETF archives these webcasts for future viewing. To view a webcast, please make sure your computer meets all of the following requirements:

• You must have a computer with 16+ MB RAM and a sound card with speakers or headphones to view and listen to a webcast. A streaming player software, such as Windows Media Player, and a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (or higher) or Netscape, are also required. If you are using older versions, please visit Microsoft’s Internet site for assistance.
• Internet connection: DSL or Cable (broadband) connections work well. For dial-up, modems need to be a minimum of 56 kbps.

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