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Brochure Retiree

Choosing an Annuity Option

An annuity is a series of monthly payments payable during the life of the annuitant or during a specific period. There are different types of annuities available called annuity options.

WRS News Online for Employees
Sep 2, 2025 4:45pm
ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter

Hunter: Biennial State Budget Signed Into Law

Wisconsin’s 2025-2027 biennial budget bill (2025 Act 15) provides ETF one-time funding of $71 million to support the replacement of the antiquated pension administration system.

Dec 17, 2021 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Three-Year Experience Study January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020

The results of the 3-year investigation of experience of the Wisconsin Retirement System are presented in this report. The investigation was made for the purpose of updating the actuarial assumptions used in valuing the actuarial liabilities of the Wisconsin Retirement System in compliance with Section 40.03(5)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Financial Reports and Statements

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report gives information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF. This page includes a listing of the ACFRs and WRS Financial Statements.

Who Can Be a Named Survivor?

A named survivor is someone you choose to receive a benefit. Find out more about who you can choose to be your named survivor.

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Annuity Payment Options

Use the information provided on this page to choose the retirement benefit payment option that fits you best.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 30, 2025 12:00pm
ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter

Hunter: ETF's Biennial Budget Request

With the ETF Board's endorsement, ETF recently submitted its biennial budget request covering July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. Here are the request's highlights.

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USERRA Military Service Credit

You may received up to five years of creditable service under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA).