A separation benefit is a one-time lump-sum payment consisting only of employee contributions, additional contributions (if applicable) and accumulated interest.
Information on how Variable Trust Fund participation affects your WRS annuity and adjustments to monthly benefits, and how to cancel your Variable participation.
Learn how you can access My Benefits, a secure online portal that allows you to manage your benefits administered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds. This video will walk you through your first login, future sign-ins, and show you where to get assistance when needed.
ET-4427
Form
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Other Benefit Recipient
Form for the member’s physician to complete if the member cannot manage property, finances or business affairs because of an impairment in the ability to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions even with the use of technological assistance.
Are you a new employee or someone who still has at least 5 years to go before you can retire? It's never too early to start planning for a secure retirement. Learn how to maximize your WRS benefits. Watch this video about the topic on demand 24/7.
ET-7406
Form
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Other Benefit Recipient
Wisconsin law allows ETF to release personal information to a third party if the member has first provided ETF with a valid written authorization. Use this form to authorize the release of non-medical information.
Monthly WRS annuities are payable on the first day of the month. When that day falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment date is moved to the next business day.
ET-7414
Form
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Other Benefit Recipient
This form gives ETF and entities that perform contracted services for ETF permission to release your designated medical information to a person or entity specified by you.
