ET-4943
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.

ET-4938
Form Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Appeal Form

Submit this completed form to ETF to appeal a determination regarding your ETF-administered benefit(s).

Department News
Mar 27, 2025 1:00pm
Woman securing her bicycle with a safety lock. Image includes WDC logo with texts, "Helping You Turn Over a New Retirement Leaf."

Women and Investing Webinar on April 16

The WDC will host a 30-minute webinar that aims for WRS members — both WDC participants and non-participants — to build more confidence about their financial future.

Department News
Jun 2, 2025 12:00pm
White calculator, pen and chart signifying WDC's mission of helping you turn over a new retirement leaf

Study Shows Value of Personal Savings in Retirement

The WDC will host a 30-minute webinar that aims for non-retired WRS members, whether a WDC participant or not, to help build their personal savings as a source of retirement income.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
WDC logo

Deferred Compensation Fees Reduced for 2024

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, administrative fees paid by participants of the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) will decrease by an average of 40% as recently approved by the Deferred Compensation Board.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
Senior South Asian couple doing home finance and checking bills with laptop, calculator and money while sitting at home

How to Protect Your WDC Online Account from Cybercrime

It might seem counterintuitive, but registering your WDC account online can reduce the chance that cybercriminals will be able to gain access to it. Take proactive steps to protect your account.

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.