A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts identified key WRS practices that make the Badger State one of the “well-funded states with tools to manage risk,” highlighting how other states could learn from the Wisconsin experience.
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Other Benefit Recipient /
Board Member /
Local Employer /
State Employer
This program allows eligible, retired public safety officers to have medical, vision, dental and long-term care insurance premiums deducted directly from their WRS monthly annuity payments.
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.
You can put extra money into your WRS account so you have more income for retirement. Learn about the three ways you can make additional contributions.
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.
ET-8934
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Local Employer /
State Employer
Are you eligible to buy service? This presentation explains how you may increase your retirement benefit by buying service. Watch this video about the topic on demand 24/7.
