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Living in Retirement

Enjoy the comfortable retirement you've planned and earned. Stay informed about your WRS benefits with topics from annuity adjustments to health insurance to wellness.

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WRS Retirement Benefits Calculator

This WRS Retirement Benefits Calculator is a tool that can give you an unofficial estimate of your benefit as you plan for retirement. Contact ETF for your official estimate and application 6-12 months before you plan to apply for benefits.

WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2024 5:00pm May 2024 Edition
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Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bills Affecting ETF Benefit Administration

ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter recaps three bills passed by the State Senate and Assembly that affect ETF and the benefit programs it administers, after the Legislature concluded the 2023-2024 Regular Session in March 2024.

Health and Wellness News
Nov 19, 2024 1:00pm
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November is National Diabetes Month

Join us this month in learning about diabetes, prediabetes, and Well Wisconsin's diabetes management coaching program.

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 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
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WRS Among Well-Funded Pensions in the U.S.

A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts identified key WRS practices that make the Badger State one of the “well-funded states with tools to manage risk,” highlighting how other states could learn from the Wisconsin experience.