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

Legislative Update September 2023

Wisconsin’s 2023-25 biennial budget bill became law on July 5, 2023. Here is a summary of the provisions that relate to ETF and support our commitment to providing exceptional and dependable service, along with other legislation and proposals.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
ETF Secretary John Voelker

Secretary Voelker: Strength Through Resilience

It seemed like a normal Friday evening in May. It was a nice way to end a long week. Never would I have thought that during the night things would go from enjoyable to scary.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 23, 2023 8:00am Jan 2023 Edition

Private Equity Provides Additional Investment Opportunities

While stocks, or public equities, typically grab the headlines for their performance — especially in a negative-return environment — private equity investments have been growing in importance because of the diversification and solid returns this asset class can provide, even in down markets.

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Deferred Compensation Program Fact Sheet

The Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) is a supplemental retirement savings program authorized under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

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

Need to Schedule a Retirement Appointment?

Before scheduling an appointment, you must have received a Retirement Benefit Estimates and Application (ET-4301) or a Disability Benefit Estimate and Application (ET-5302). The typical wait time for appointments is up to six weeks. Group online appointments can often be scheduled sooner.

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Long-Term Disability Insurance Actuarial Valuation 2012

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan (LTDI) as of December 31, 2012.