A benefit may be paid during your lifetime or upon your death. You or your beneficiary must make sure to follow the correct steps to receive your benefit.
ET-2305
Form
Active Employee /
Local Employer /
State Employer
Employees who did not enroll for group life insurance coverage during their initial enrollment period, or insured employees who wish to apply for more insurance for themselves or their spouse or dependents, may apply using this form.
ET-8901
Fact Sheet
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Local Employer /
State Employer
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.
ET-2327
Brochure
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Other Benefit Recipient
Living Benefits are the proceeds of your life insurance coverage under the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance program that are paid to you while you are still living rather than to your beneficiaries after your death.
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.
The report provides information about the WRS and other benefit programs administered by ETF, including the financial statements and independent auditor’s report.
Sec. John Voelker has appointed Diana Felsmann as ETF’s next Deputy Secretary, following the retirement of Shirley Eckes, and Peter Rank as ETF's new Chief Legal Counsel.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2016 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.