Employer certification that a WRS annuity or lump-sum payment made to the survivor of the member named in this form may be eligible for an income tax exemption.
State and local government retirement systems have significant oversight and disclosure requirements, some of which are being considerably modified. Ten key takeaways regarding existing disclosures, notable changes, and their effects.
The ICI plan provides replacement income for disabilities which are considered short term in nature as well as those which may last for extended periods.
Have you heard about the Wisconsin Public Employers (WPE) Income Continuation Insurance Program? This program is authorized by the Group Insurance Board and available to local employers participating in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
A UC Berkeley study found that Wisconsin retirees with pension income are less likely to experience economic hardships, with public pensions significantly narrowing the racial, gender, and education wealth gap among older families compared to private pensions.