This WRS Retirement Benefits Calculator is a tool that can give you an unofficial estimate of your benefit as you plan for retirement. Contact ETF for your official estimate and application 6-12 months before you plan to apply for benefits.
This brochure describes the type of additional contributions that you can make, the benefits of making these contributions and the restrictions that apply.
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, administrative fees paid by participants of the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) will decrease by an average of 40% as recently approved by the Deferred Compensation Board.
Some members can receive WRS creditable service for part or all of their active U.S. Military service. This additional service may increase your WRS retirement, disability and certain death benefits.
ET-4560
Form
Active Employee /
Local Employer /
State Employer
Once an employee returns to work with his or her pre-military leave of absence employer, the employer is required to submit this form along with a copy of the appropriate military paperwork.
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