ETF will, consistent with the state’s Public Records Law, provide information regarding ETF’s affairs, except for individual personal information restricted by statute.
The Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program offers employees of local government employers the opportunity to choose between two or more health insurance plans.
Employer certification that a WRS annuity or lump-sum payment made to the survivor of the member named in this form may be eligible for an income tax exemption.
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State and local government retirement systems have significant oversight and disclosure requirements, some of which are being considerably modified. Ten key takeaways regarding existing disclosures, notable changes, and their effects.
A UC Berkeley study found that Wisconsin retirees with pension income are less likely to experience economic hardships, with public pensions significantly narrowing the racial, gender, and education wealth gap among older families compared to private pensions.
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.
A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts identified key WRS practices that make the Badger State one of the “well-funded states with tools to manage risk,” highlighting how other states could learn from the Wisconsin experience.
