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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.

23ET-8501
Jan 23, 2025 10:00am Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2023

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2023 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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Jan 8, 2024 11:00am Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2022

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Notice Regarding Wellness Program

Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
  • Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
Nov 26, 2003 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Three-Year Experience Study January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002

The results of the 3-year investigation of experience of the Wisconsin Retirement System are presented in this report. The investigation was made for the purpose of updating the actuarial assumptions used in valuing the actuarial liabilities of the Wisconsin Retirement System in compliance with Section 40.03(5)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

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Form Other Benefit Recipient

Separation Benefit Application

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.

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Well Wisconsin for Members

The Well Wisconsin program, administered by WebMD, provides tools and resources to help participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.

Program Option
  • Local Annuitant Health Program (LAHP)
  • Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits
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Report Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2008

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2008 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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Report Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2009

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2009 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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Report Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2004

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2004 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.