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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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Annuity Payment Options

Use the information provided on this page to choose the retirement benefit payment option that fits you best.

My Statement of Benefits (WRS Account)

The Statement of Benefits is a summary of your WRS retirement account, available each year in mid-April. Find out why you should keep this statement handy, how to make corrections and how to request a duplicate.

Required Minimum Distribution

Once you stop working for a Wisconsin Retirement System employer, federal law requires you to begin receiving your benefit payment(s) by a certain date, depending on your age. This is called a required minimum distribution (RMD). 

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15 minutes
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Retirement Planning: An Action Plan for Women

See retirement from a woman's perspective. Find out why retirement is different for women and the factors that put women at a disadvantage when it comes to planning and saving for retirement. A presentation by the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program.

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13 minutes
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Understanding Your Annual WRS Statement of Benefits

Your annual statement of benefits shows you the current state of your WRS account. Not sure about something on your statement? Watch this video with your statement in hand. We’ll walk you through each section.

Department News
Jan 8, 2024 9:00am

ETF Publishes Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2022

ETF has published its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2022. This report provides information about the WRS and other benefit programs administered by ETF, including the related financial statements and independent auditor’s report.