Webinar
Sep 2, 2025 11:00am Event Open

WRS Benefits: For New and Mid-Career Employees

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. Get your questions answered by a benefits specialist.

Webinar
Sep 17, 2025 1:00pm Event Open

WRS Benefits: For New and Mid-Career Employees

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. Get your questions answered by a benefits specialist.

Webinar
Sep 25, 2025 6:00pm Event Open

WRS Benefits: For New and Mid-Career Employees

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. Get your questions answered by a benefits specialist.

ET-7406
Form Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Authorization to Disclose Non-Medical Information

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.

Department News
Dec 17, 2024 1:00pm
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2025 Monthly Annuity Payment Schedule

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

Authorization to Disclose Medical Information

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.

My Benefits

With My Benefits, you can securely access your Statement of Benefits or apply for a disability retirement benefit.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 30, 2025 12:00pm
ETF Secretary John Voelker

Sec. Voelker: In a Positive Light

Most "words of the year" chosen by publications capture a negative mood in 2024. I prefer to approach things positively. Thankfully, the WRS gives us plenty of material.

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WRS Retirement Benefit

The WRS Retirement Benefit is a pension plan that is intended to provide you with a lifetime retirement payment. It offers a retirement benefit based on a defined contribution plan or a defined benefit plan.