Appeal: Employment Category Change (Jailers)

The information pertains to an appeal by a number of employees working in county jails throughout the state (jailers) of Wisconsin. The appeal was based on their employer’s determination that they should be reported to the Wisconsin Retirement System as General Category employees instead of protective category employees with Social Security.

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Fact Sheet Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Wisconsin Retirement System Fact Sheet

The WRS covers employees of the state of Wisconsin and employees of local government employers who elect to participate, and Milwaukee Public School District teachers.

Form Active Employee / Local Employer / State Employer

Health Care Provider Form

Complete this form using results from your most recent health care provider visit to earn credit for the 2021 Well Wisconsin Program. The form must be submitted by October 8, 2021.

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

Legislative Update

In February Governor Evers released the 2023-2025 executive state budget, a proposal for how the state should manage expenses for the next two years. The proposed budget contains a few changes that affect the benefit programs administered by ETF.

WRS News Online for Employees
Aug 28, 2023 8:00am Sept 2023 edition

Law Change Affects County Correctional Officers

Beginning January 1, 2024, county correctional officers (jailers) who are currently categorized as general category employees will become protective occupation employees under the WRS, unless they opt out.

Report Active Employee / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

WRS Annual Actuarial Valuation of Active Lives 2011

This report presents the annual actuarial valuations of non-retired members covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System as of December 31, 2011.

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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Form Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Authorization to Disclose Medical Information

This form gives ETF and entities that perform contracted services for ETF permission to release your designated medical information to a person or entity specified by you.