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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.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
ETF Secretary John Voelker

Secretary Voelker: Strength Through Resilience

It seemed like a normal Friday evening in May. It was a nice way to end a long week. Never would I have thought that during the night things would go from enjoyable to scary.

Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

10 Things You Should Know About Public Pension Disclosure Changes

State and local government retirement systems have significant oversight and disclosure requirements, some of which are being considerably modified. Ten key takeaways regarding existing disclosures, notable changes, and their effects.

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Buying Other Governmental Service

You may be eligible to increase your WRS benefit by purchasing the time you worked for non-WRS public employers at the federal, state, or local level.

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Caregiving

The costs of providing care are high and demands on a caregiver's time are significant. Even if you are not a caregiver currently, there is a good chance you will be at some point in your life. Use the information and resources on this page to help you learn about caregiving and make a plan for financial security.

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Beneficiary Designation

If you are the owner of a WRS account from which a WRS death benefit or life insurance benefit would be payable upon your death, you may file a beneficiary designation.

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Investment Earnings Distribution Report

The investment performance of the Core and Variable Trust Funds affects the WRS benefit funding requirements, as well as benefits payable to WRS members and beneficiaries.