WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2025 4:45pm
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

One in five people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. The theme for this year's Mental Health Awareness Month, "Turn Awareness into Action," couldn't be more timely.

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Sick Leave Escrow Application

Apply to escrow your sick leave credits, if eligible. To escrow means to preserve or bank your sick leave credits for use at a later date.

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Understanding Your Sick Leave Statement

Learn about the types of sick leave statement you may receive in the mail, what they mean, and estimate when your accumulated sick leave will end and when your annuity deduction will begin. This presentation is for state agency and University of Wisconsin retirees.

WRS News Online for Employees
Sep 2, 2025 4:15pm
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WRS Third-Party Administrators

The WRS engages with third-party administrators to deliver certain benefit services. Here’s how to identify legitimate communications from them.

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Benefits Dispute

Learn how to address a benefits dispute and how Ombudspersons Services can help.