WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
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WRS Among Well-Funded Pensions in the U.S.

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.

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. Understand how and what benefits are paid upon your death.

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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Ombudsperson Services Fact Sheet

ETF Ombudsperson Services was created in 1992 to assist members with insurance problems or inquiries.

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11 minutes
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Buying Service

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.

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WRS Performance

Information about the Core and Variable Fund, performance, rates, returns and adjustments.

Video
15 minutes
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Variable Fund

Does putting money in the Variable Fund make sense for you? Learn what the Variable Fund is and how it is different from the Core Fund, and how it affects your retirement benefit. Watch this video about the topic on demand 24/7.

Webinar
Jun 13, 2024 11:00am Event Open

Variable Fund

Does putting money in the Variable Fund make sense for you? Learn what the Variable Fund is and how it is different from the Core Fund, and how it affects your retirement benefit. Get your questions answered by a benefits specialist.