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Buying Creditable Service

If you are eligible, you may have the option of buying creditable service that can increase your retirement benefits. Find out how.

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Annuity Payment Options

Use the information provided on this page to choose the retirement benefit payment option that fits you best.

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Fact Sheet Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Wisconsin Retirement System 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.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree

Wisconsin Retirement System Early Retirements

This paper provides comparative data on rates of early retirement among WRS members. Early retirement from the WRS is when a member retires within the window between their minimum retirement age and their statutory normal retirement date.