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The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2020 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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.

Due to 2023 Wisconsin Act 4, county correctional officers (jailers) who are categorized as general employees will become protective occupation employees under the Wisconsin Retirement System, unless they opt out. Learn about who is affected, decision deadlines, and what this means for a jailer’s WRS benefits.

If your WRS account with ETF is eligible for a lump-sum payment, the following is important information to consider before you apply for your benefit.

Starting on April 1, you will notice some important updates in the way you receive direct emails from ETF's Employer Insurance Unit.

Apply for a separation benefit. A separation benefit is a one-time, lump-sum payment consisting only of employee contributions, additional contributions (if applicable), and accumulated interest.

The WRS engages with third-party administrators to deliver certain benefit services. Here’s how to identify legitimate communications from them.

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2022 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

Survivor's certification that a WRS annuity or lump-sum payment made to the survivor of the member named in this form may be eligible for an income tax exemption.

If you are eligible, you may have the option of buying creditable service that can increase your retirement benefits. Find out how.