Video
2 minutes
12 months to retirement timeline

Applying for Retirement

A 3 video series describing the process of applying for WRS retirement benefits. It includes how to request a retirement estimates and application, make a retirement appointment with ETF, and filling out and submitting your application.

ET-4303
Form Active Employee / Local Employer / State Employer

Waiver of Part-Time Elected Service

Form for elected officials to irrevocably waive further participation in the WRS for current, and any future, service as an elected official that does not exceed 1,044 hours per year.

ET-8944
Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Distribution of All Retirement Benefits Fact Sheet

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.

Department News
Jan 3, 2024 8:00am
"Person reading"

When Will I Receive My Statement of Benefits?

In April 2024, ETF will begin distributing employees’ January 1, 2024 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits, after 2023 account data reconciliation processes have been completed.

Department News
Apr 8, 2024 9:00am
Guy in glasses reading and holding white papers

2024 Statement of Benefits Distribution Underway

ETF has started distributing the WRS Annual Statement of Benefits to members. The statement is a non-retired members' once-a-year summary of their retirement account information.