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Manual Local Employer

How to Join the Wisconsin Retirement System

If you are a local public employer in Wisconsin not currently participating in the Wisconsin Retirement System, this brochure includes information to help you understand the WRS.

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Jan 23, 2025 10:00am Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2023

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2023 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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Retirement Checklist

Planning and preparation are essential for a successful retirement. This page has a list of things you can do to help ensure a smooth changeover to retirement.

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Oct 22, 2024 8:00am

New Employer Training: Rehired Annuitants 101

What happens when a retired employee comes back to work for a WRS-eligible employer? What impact does that have on health insurance? What about life insurance?

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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Get Started with My Benefits

Learn how you can access My Benefits, a secure online portal that allows you to manage your benefits administered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds. This video will walk you through your first login, future sign-ins, and show you where to get assistance when needed.

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Sep 26, 2019 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2018

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2018 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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.