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.
Wisconsin law requires the WRS participant to complete this form and submit it ETF when a portion of the participant’s account is awarded to an alternate payee via a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO).
Some annuitants pursue employment after retirement. Due to legislative changes, the rules regarding returning to work for a WRS employer differ, depending upon your WRS-termination date.
Did you know that when you retire you can change how much money you get in retirement? We'll also answer one of the most common questions we receive: "Should I retire in December or January?" Watch this video about the topic on demand 24/7.
If you are a local public employer in Wisconsin not currently participating in the Wisconsin Retirement System, this brochure includes information to help you understand the WRS.
