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Separation Benefits

A separation benefit is a one-time lump-sum payment consisting only of employee contributions, additional contributions (if applicable) and accumulated interest.

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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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10 Things You Should Know About Public Pension Disclosure Changes

State and local government retirement systems have significant oversight and disclosure requirements, some of which are being considerably modified. Ten key takeaways regarding existing disclosures, notable changes, and their effects.

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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.

Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) FAQs

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the pharmacy benefit.

Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
  • Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
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Cost Effective Measurement Report

A report that compares existing pension performance and administration against other pension plans.

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Additional Contributions

Looking to increase your WRS retirement benefits? Watch this video and learn how additional contributions work.

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Wisconsin Retirement System Financial Report 2015

Independent Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements and Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards for the year ended December 31, 2015.