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A checklist for state employers to use when an employee is terminating due to retirement.

This brochure includes information for retirees about who may access your WRS account, payments, taxes and more.

Cover feature: A Closer Look at WRS Retirees' Impact in Wisconsin's Communities and Economy

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2007 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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This handbook provides general information about benefit plans administered by ETF and does not contain complete information for all benefits. Use this handbook as an overview and contact your employer’s benefits office for specific information applicable to you.

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2005 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

This manual is a reference source intended to aid employer’s administration of and participation in the WRS.

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