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Benefits Dispute

Learn how to address a benefits dispute and how Ombudspersons Services can help.

Guardianship

A guardian is appointed by a court when a person is unable to make or communicate medical decisions, financial decisions, or both. Learn how Letters of Guardianship can impact a WRS account.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Domestic Partner Benefits

As of Sept. 23, 2017, the State of Wisconsin no longer allows the establishment of new domestic partnerships under Chapter 40 of the Wisconsin statutes. This brochure provides information about the benefit changes for established domestic partnerships.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Living Benefits

Living Benefits are the proceeds of your life insurance coverage under the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance program that are paid to you while you are still living rather than to your beneficiaries after your death.

Death Benefits

Provided you did not close your WRS account by taking a separation benefit, your beneficiaries may be entitled to a benefit after your death. Understand how and what benefits are paid upon your death.

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Form Active Employee / Retiree

ETF Insurance Complaint Form

If you filed a grievance with the plan or benefit administrator and are dissatisfied with the final decision, you can request an administrative review from ETF.

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Form Active Employee / Retiree

How To Fill Out Beneficiary Designation (ET-2320)

If you are the owner of a WRS account from which a WRS death benefit or life insurance benefit would be payable upon your death, you may file a beneficiary designation.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Administrative Appeal Process

This brochure is designed to assist you in understanding the administrative appeals process as it relates to ETF. It is not intended to substitute for the legal advice or assistance of an attorney.