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If your WRS account with ETF is eligible for a lump-sum payment, the following is important information to consider before you apply for your benefit.

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2019 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

Starting on April 1, you will notice some important updates in the way you receive direct emails from ETF's Employer Insurance Unit.

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2020 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

Apply for a separation benefit. A separation benefit is a one-time, lump-sum payment consisting only of employee contributions, additional contributions (if applicable), and accumulated interest.

Survivor's 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.

If you are eligible, you may have the option of buying creditable service that can increase your retirement benefits. Find out how.

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2021 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

A written request to change your retirement annuity payment selection must be received by ETF within 60 days after the date of your first annuity payment.