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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Death Benefits

Provided you did not close your WRS account by taking a separation benefit, your beneficiaries may be entitled to a benefit after your death.

Life Insurance Benefit Payout

A benefit may be paid during your lifetime or upon your death.  You or your beneficiary must make sure to follow the correct steps to receive your benefit.

Diversity Hand Mosaic

Living Our Values

We value the diversity of those we serve, and we believe our greatest asset is our workforce.

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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 / Other Benefit Recipient

Living Benefits

Living Benefits are the proceeds of your life insurance coverage under the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance program that are paid to you while you are still living rather than to your beneficiaries after your death.

WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2025 4:30pm
Leather seats and board room table with agenda packets

Boards of Trustees: Officer and Member Updates

All five Boards of Trustees that govern ETF recently reelected their respective officers. The Teachers Retirement Board also welcomes two new members representing the UWs and Milwaukee public school

Department News
Jan 8, 2024 9:00am

ETF Publishes Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2022

ETF has published its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2022. This report provides information about the WRS and other benefit programs administered by ETF, including the related financial statements and independent auditor’s report.

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Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2016

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2016 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.