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.
Taxes for disbursements (payments) made from your retirement account. You will receive an income tax statement from ETF for each year that you receive a distribution of funds from your WRS account.
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.