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Caregiving

The costs of providing care are high and demands on a caregiver's time are significant. Even if you are not a caregiver currently, there is a good chance you will be at some point in your life. Use the information and resources on this page to help you learn about caregiving and make a plan for financial security.

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Your Benefit Handbook

This handbook provides general information about benefit plans administered by ETF and does not contain complete information for all benefits. Use this handbook as an overview and contact your employer’s benefits office for specific information applicable to you.

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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).

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Domestic Partner Benefits

As of Sept. 23, 2017, the State of Wisconsin no longer allows the establishment of new domestic partnerships under Chapter 40 of the Wisconsin statutes. This brochure provides information about the benefit changes for established domestic partnerships.

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Annuitants Conference on May 13-14

WRS officials will provide updates during the Wisconsin Coalition of Annuitants online conference. Know how to register.

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How Divorce Can Affect Your WRS Benefits

Information on how a divorce may affect WRS benefits, beneficiary designations as well as information for the alternate payee.

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.