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This brochure describes the type of additional contributions that you can make, the benefits of making these contributions and the restrictions that apply.

A separation benefit is a one-time lump-sum payment consisting only of employee contributions, additional contributions (if applicable) and accumulated interest.

Eligible, retired public safety officers receiving a Wisconsin Retirement System annuity may elect to have health and long-term care insurance premiums taken from their monthly WRS annuities.

Monthly WRS annuities are payable on the first day of the month. When that day falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment date is moved to the next business day.

This presentation in an overview of the administrative appeals process.

If you are the owner of a WRS account from which a WRS death benefit or life insurance benefit would be payable upon your death, you may file a beneficiary designation.

Complete and return this form with your application.

If your WRS account with ETF is eligible for a lump-sum payment, the following is important information to consider before you apply for your benefit.

Due to 2023 Wisconsin Act 4, county correctional officers (jailers) who are categorized as general employees will become protective occupation employees under the Wisconsin Retirement System, unless they opt out. Learn about who is affected, decision deadlines, and what this means for a jailer’s WRS benefits.

Starting on April 1, you will notice some important updates in the way you receive direct emails from ETF's Employer Insurance Unit.