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.
The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) maintains this Internet site to provide benefits information and service to Wisconsin state and local government employees and employers. To operate this site, we collect information about how the Internet site is used. The purpose of this privacy notice is to demonstrate our commitment to protecting your privacy when you access our website and let you know what types of information we collect, why it is collected, and how it is used.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2017 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.
The Duty Disability Insurance Program is an income replacement program. Duty disability benefits may be payable to protective occupation participants if you have been injured while performing your duties or contracted a disease due to your occupation.
