Once you stop working for a Wisconsin Retirement System employer, federal law requires you to begin receiving your benefit payment(s) by a certain date, depending on your age. This is called a required minimum distribution (RMD).
LTDI is a disability insurance benefit under the WRS that is meant to provide an income to members who have become totally and permanently disabled. This program was closed to new claims January 1, 2018.
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This news for local employers provides information on 2025 health insurance rates, as well as updates for the 2025 plan year. The 2025 health benefits open enrollment period is September 30 - October 25, 2024.
This news for local employers provides information on 2026 health insurance rates, as well as updates for the 2026 plan year. The 2026 health benefits open enrollment period is October 6-31, 2025.
The results of the 3-year investigation of experience of the Wisconsin Retirement System are presented in this report. The investigation was made for the purpose of updating the actuarial assumptions used in valuing the actuarial liabilities of the Wisconsin Retirement System in compliance with Section 40.03(5)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2003 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.
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This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Accumulated Sick Leave Conversion Credit (ASLCC) Programs as of December 31, 2016.
You may be able to convert your Basic group life insurance coverage to pay premiums for health insurance or long‑term care insurance. This brochure explains who is eligible and how conversion works.