Death Benefits

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.

Statement of Incapacity

Some financial power of attorney documents require that the principal is incapacitated before the agent can act on their behalf.

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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.

Guardianship

A guardian is appointed by a court when a person is unable to make or communicate medical decisions, financial decisions, or both. Learn how Letters of Guardianship can impact a WRS account.

Vaccines at the Pharmacy

Get vaccinated for free at any in-network pharmacy using your pharmacy benefit.

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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Brochure Retiree

Choosing an Annuity Option

An annuity is a series of monthly payments payable during the life of the annuitant or during a specific period. There are different types of annuities available called annuity options.

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WRS Retirement Benefit

The WRS Retirement Benefit is a pension plan that is intended to provide you with a lifetime retirement payment. It offers a retirement benefit based on a defined contribution plan or a defined benefit plan.

Dec 12, 2024 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Three-Year Experience Study January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

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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WRS Annual Actuarial Valuation and Gain/Loss Analysis 2012

This report presents the results of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Annual Actuarial Valuation and Gain/Loss Analysis as of December 31, 2012.