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WRS Retirement Benefit

The WRS Retirement Benefit is a pension plan that is intended to provide you with a lifetime retirement payment. It offers a retirement benefit based on a defined contribution plan or a defined benefit plan.

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Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2016

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.

Headaches and Migraines

Over 12,000 State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program members suffer from headaches and migraines. Learn more about different types of headaches and treatment options.

WRS News Online for Employees
Apr 25, 2023 8:00am May 2023 Edition

Considering a Separation Benefit? Consider the Consequences

A common question we receive from members this time of year centers on WRS separation benefits. This type of benefit is a one-time, lump-sum payment of employee-required contributions, additional contributions (if made), and accumulated earned interest. Understand the pros and cons.

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Additional Contributions

You can put extra money into your WRS account so you have more income for retirement. Learn about the three ways you can make additional contributions.

Department News
Apr 7, 2023 8:00am

Statement of Benefits Distribution Under Way

ETF has started distributing the WRS Annual Statement of Benefits to members. The statement is a non-retired members' once-a-year summary of their retirement account information.

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Jul 18, 2023 2:00pm Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2021

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2021 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.