Federal Legislation

Information about federal legislation that affects Wisconsin Retirement System benefits.

Department News
Aug 27, 2024 9:00am
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Reminder: Retirees' Annuity Payments on Sept. 3

The settlement date for the September 2024 annuity payments of the WRS will be on Sept. 3, Tuesday, instead of Sept. 1, Sunday. Labor day, which falls on Sept. 2, Monday, is a legal holiday.

Department News
Nov 25, 2024 8:00am

Office Closure - Thanksgiving 2024

The Department of Employee Trust Funds, including all customer service phone lines, will be closed for business on Thursday, November 28, due to Thanksgiving Day. ETF’s customer service call center staff will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, November 29.

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Department News
Apr 23, 2025 2:30pm

Annuitants Conference on May 13-14

WRS officials will provide updates during the Wisconsin Coalition of Annuitants online conference. Know how to register.

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Understanding Your Sick Leave Statement

Learn about the types of sick leave statement you may receive in the mail, what they mean, and estimate when your accumulated sick leave will end and when your annuity deduction will begin. This presentation is for state agency and University of Wisconsin retirees.