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WRS annuitants who have met all terms and conditions associated with having a valid termination and meeting the minimum break in service requirement may return to work for a WRS employer.

The ETF ombudsperson staff attempts to resolve questions and issues on behalf of WRS members.

The costs of providing care are high and demands on a caregiver's time are significant. Even if you are not a caregiver currently, there is a good chance you will be at some point in your life. Use the information and resources on this page to help you learn about caregiving and make a plan for financial security.

This manual is a reference source intended to aid employer’s administration of and participation in the WRS.

Notice for members where all or a portion of a payment from the WRS is eligible to be rolled over to an individual retirement account (IRA) or an employer plan.

This handbook provides general information about benefit plans administered by ETF and does not contain complete information for all benefits. Use this handbook as an overview and contact your employer’s benefits office for specific information applicable to you.

Information on how a divorce may affect WRS benefits, beneficiary designations as well as information for the alternate payee.

A checklist for local employers to use when an employee is terminating employment.

A checklist for state employers to use when an employee is terminating for a reason other than retirement.

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2018 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.