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Disability Benefits

If you become disabled while working for a WRS employer, you may be eligible to receive WRS disability benefits that will give you income for the time you are unable to return to work.

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Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Wisconsin Retirement System Annuities 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.

Income Continuation Insurance for Employers

ICI is a voluntary “income replacement” benefit payable to an enrolled employee if they become disabled. This program is only
offered to employers already participating in the WRS.

WRS News Online for Employees
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Don't fall for the bad apple.

Don't Fall for the Bad Apple

WRS members can be targets of scams and fraud, as well as unsolicited marketing. Here’s how to identify bad apples from legitimate communications about your retirement and other benefits.

Report Active Employee / Retiree / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Duty Disability Program Actuarial Valuation 2017

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Duty Disability Program as of December 31, 2017.

Report Active Employee / Retiree / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Long-Term Disability Insurance Actuarial Valuation 2008

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan (LTDI) as of December 31, 2008.

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Form Local Employer / State Employer

Designation of Agent

Employers, complete to designate an employee as the agent representing the employer in matters pertaining to the programs administered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds.