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Know Your Benefits: Is There a "Magic Number"?

Jan 23, 2020

Know Your Benefits: Is There a "Magic Number"?
No, there is no magic number. For employees in all Wisconsin Retirement system employment category(ies) other than Protective, a member with 30 years of service can get a formula retirement benefit with no age reduction factor applied at age 57. Learn More.

New to Medicare

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Accumulated Sick Leave Credit Conversion Program: What You Need to Know (State & UW)

At retirement, state employees may be able to use unused sick leave to pay for health insurance. Do you know how this benefit works?

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Getting Ready for Retirement

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Your Benefits in Retirement

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Saving and Investing

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Wisconsin Retirement System

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