WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter

ETF Monitors Legislative Bills Introduced in 2023

ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter summarizes several Wisconsin Legislature proposals that, if passed, will affect rehired teacher and protective service annuitants. Other bills are also being monitored by ETF.

Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

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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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Administrative Appeal Process

This brochure is designed to assist you in understanding the administrative appeals process as it relates to ETF. It is not intended to substitute for the legal advice or assistance of an attorney.

Military Service and Your WRS Benefits

Some members can receive WRS creditable service for part or all of their active U.S. Military service. This additional service may increase your WRS retirement, disability and certain death benefits.

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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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When Can I Retire?

Learn how your age at retirement may affect when you may retire and the amount of your benefit. Includes information about how your employment category and years of service affects your retirement age.

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Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Distribution of All Retirement Benefits 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.

Employer News
Jun 6, 2024 12:00am

State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2025

The Group Insurance Board has approved lowering the state income continuation insurance (ICI) premium rates 10%, effective April 1, 2025.

Employer News
Jun 7, 2023 12:00am

State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2024

The Group Insurance Board has approved lowering the state income continuation insurance (ICI) premium rates 10% for the 2024 calendar year.

Employer News
Jun 8, 2022 12:00am

State ICI Premium Rates Reduced for 2023

The Group Insurance Board has approved lowering the state income continuation insurance (ICI) premium rates 20% for the 2023 calendar year.