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Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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How to Protect Your WDC Online Account from Cybercrime

It might seem counterintuitive, but registering your WDC account online can reduce the chance that cybercriminals will be able to gain access to it. Take proactive steps to protect your account.

2023 Wisconsin Act 4 for Jailers

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.

2023 Wisconsin Act 4 for County Employers

This page is a resource for county employers to learn about the implementation of 2023 Wisconsin Act 4 (Jailer Law). As the project continues, this page will be updated with more resources.

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Duty Disability Program Actuarial Valuation 2010

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Duty Disability Program as of January 1, 2011.

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Duty Disability Program Actuarial Valuation 2011

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Duty Disability Program as of January 1, 2012.

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Long-Term Disability Insurance

LTDI is a disability insurance benefit under the WRS that is meant to provide an income to members who have become totally and permanently disabled. This program was closed to new claims January 1, 2018.

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Duty Disability Program Actuarial Valuation 2013

This report presents the results of the annual actuarial valuation of benefit liabilities and costs of the Duty Disability Program as of January 1, 2014.

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Disability Retirement Benefits

A disability retirement benefit is a lifetime annuity paid to eligible WRS employees who become disabled and are unable to work until normal retirement age.