The costs of providing care are high and demands on a caregiver's time are significant. Even if you are not a caregiver currently, there is a good chance you will be at some point in your life. Use the information and resources on this page to help you learn about caregiving and make a plan for financial security.
Learn how your age at retirement may affect when you may retire and the amount of your benefit. Includes information about how your employment category and years of service affects your retirement age.
Most "words of the year" chosen by publications capture a negative mood in 2024. I prefer to approach things positively. Thankfully, the WRS gives us plenty of material.
This information is to help employers prepare for the 2023 reconciliation process. Annual reconciliation is a time-sensitive project. Your assistance is required to ensure that your employees’ WRS Annual Statements of Benefits are accurate and complete.
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Deciding whether to cancel participation or remain in the Variable Trust Fund is a personal decision, and should be based on your risk tolerance and your personal financial situation.
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The WRS covers employees of the state of Wisconsin and employees of local government employers who elect to participate, and Milwaukee Public School District teachers.
Plan certification is required for any transfer of pre-tax funds from a retirement plan to the Wisconsin Retirement System for the purpose of buying permissive service credit.
What happens when a retired employee comes back to work for a WRS-eligible employer? What impact does that have on health insurance? What about life insurance?
