The WRS Retirement Benefit is a pension plan that is intended to provide you with a lifetime retirement payment. It offers a retirement benefit based on a defined contribution plan or a defined benefit plan.
Important changes have been made to the state and local Income Continuation Insurance Programs that will expand coverage and benefits to employees aged 70 and older, effective May 1.
Register for the popular "Your Steppingstones to Retirement" webinar on November 15 or watch the recorded session any time. Check out the financial wellness educational materials and tools on the WDC website, as well as general updates for WDC participants.
This brochure can help you complete a retirement application. It also covers general topics and provides answers to questions frequently asked by members that met with a benefits specialist in person.
Use the directions on this page to help you complete your application form. The directions will help you to complete an accurate retirement application and avoid mistakes that would cause rejection.
LTDI is a disability insurance benefit under the WRS that is meant to provide an income to members who have become totally and permanently disabled. This program was closed to new claims January 1, 2018.
