WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
ETF Secretary John Voelker

Secretary Voelker: Strength Through Resilience

It seemed like a normal Friday evening in May. It was a nice way to end a long week. Never would I have thought that during the night things would go from enjoyable to scary.

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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Form Active Employee / Local Employer / State Employer

USERRA Certification

Once an employee returns to work with his or her pre-military leave of absence employer, the employer is required to submit this form along with a copy of the appropriate military paperwork.

Variable Fund

You can choose to deposit 50% of your contributions, including additional contributions, into the Variable Trust Fund. Before you decide to join, learn how Variable excess or deficiency affects your account value.

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Brochure Other Benefit Recipient

Monthly Annuity Eligible Letter

If your WRS account with ETF is eligible for a monthly annuity payment, the following is important information to consider before you apply for your benefit.

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Brochure Active Employee

Buying Other Governmental Service

You may be eligible to increase your WRS benefit by purchasing the time you worked for non-WRS public employers at the federal, state, or local level.

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Beneficiary Designations

Learn what happens to your WRS account when you pass away, how to designate a beneficiary and the importance of keeping your account up to date.