A separation benefit is a one-time lump-sum payment consisting only of employee contributions, additional contributions (if applicable) and accumulated interest.
Information on how Variable Trust Fund participation affects your WRS annuity and adjustments to monthly benefits, and how to cancel your Variable participation.
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.
Some annuitants pursue employment after retirement. Due to legislative changes, the rules regarding returning to work for a WRS employer differ, depending upon your WRS-termination date.
Learn how your sick leave credits are calculated for Accumulated Sick Leave Credit Conversion (ASLCC) and Supplemental Health Insurance Conversion Credit (SHICC).