Provided you did not close your WRS account by taking a separation benefit, your beneficiaries may be entitled to a benefit after your death. Understand how and what benefits are paid upon your death.
If you make this election, 50% of all your future WRS employee and employer required contributions and additional contributions will be deposited in the Variable Fund. The other 50% will be invested in the Core Fund.
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.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2000-2001 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.
The Group Insurance Board reviewed a comparative analysis of Group Health Insurance Program plan designs. It also approved premium increases for the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program.
This paper provides comparative data on rates of early retirement among WRS members. Early retirement from the WRS is when a member retires within the window between their minimum retirement age and their statutory normal retirement date.
This brochure is designed to assist you in understanding the administrative appeals process as it relates to ETF. It is not intended to substitute for the legal advice or assistance of an attorney.