WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 23, 2023 8:00am Jan 2023 Edition

A Look at WRS 2021 Financials

ETF has released the Wisconsin Retirement System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2021. The WRS paid approximately $6.4 billion in benefits in 2021. The WRS funding ratio calculated in accordance with accounting standards was approximately 106% as of December 31, 2021. Sound funding and plan design principles continue to keep the WRS financially strong.

Health and Wellness News
Jul 18, 2023 12:00pm

Daily Habits and Optimizing Sleep

Check out the Well Wisconsin Daily Habits program, learn about optimizing your sleep, and listen in to the latest Well Wisconsin Radio podcast episodes.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter

ETF Monitors Legislative Bills Introduced in 2023

ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter summarizes several Wisconsin Legislature proposals that, if passed, will affect rehired teacher and protective service annuitants. Other bills are also being monitored by ETF.

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Retirement

Whether you are a new employee learning about your WRS retirement benefits, a member planning to retire or a retiree, we have the information you need to have a successful retirement.

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Dental, Vision, & Accident Plan

During Open Enrollment, you may have the option to enroll in dental, vision, or accident insurance. This video will provide you with an overview of each benefit program and how to access your benefit information. Watch this video at your leisure on demand 24/7.

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

Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program Updates

Find out about the Auto Increase feature for your WDC account; learn how the SECURE 2.0 Act affects your account; read about the Empower security guarantee; and get tips on how to protect yourself, your email, computer, and other devices.

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Applying for Retirement

A 3 video series describing the process of applying for WRS retirement benefits. It includes how to request a retirement estimates and application, make a retirement appointment with ETF, and filling out and submitting your application.