ET-4964
Brochure Active Employee / Retiree

Wisconsin Retirement System Early Retirements

This paper provides comparative data on rates of early retirement among WRS members. Early retirement from the WRS is when a member retires within the window between their minimum retirement age and their statutory normal retirement date.

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

Long-Term Disability Insurance Actuarial Valuation 2010

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, 2010.

Health and Wellness News
Jan 16, 2025 5:00pm
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Thrive in 2025 with Well Wisconsin

What’s your one word for 2025? Survive, jive, thrive... these are just a few you might consider as you look at the year ahead.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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Deferred Compensation Fees Reduced for 2024

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, administrative fees paid by participants of the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) will decrease by an average of 40% as recently approved by the Deferred Compensation Board.

ET-8935
Brochure Active Employee / Retiree

Ombudsperson Services

The ETF ombudsperson staff attempts to resolve questions and issues on behalf of WRS members.

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Brochure Active Employee

Additional Contributions

This brochure describes the type of additional contributions that you can make, the benefits of making these contributions and the restrictions that apply.

Types of Life Insurance

This program offers different types of coverage to meet your needs. How much you are covered is based on the number of units of coverage you buy.

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WRS Retirement Benefit Calculations

WRS retirement benefits are calculated using two methods: the formula method, and the money purchase method. ETF calculates your benefit using both methods and automatically pays you the higher amount. See how each method is calculated and resources for estimating your benefit.