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This manual is a reference source intended to aid employer’s administration of and participation in the WRS.

The Employee Trust Funds Board approved WRS contribution rates for 2024. Contribution rates are effective for salaries and wages paid beginning January 1, 2024.

Positive investment returns in 2020 was the primary reason for a decrease in rates. For more information about the 2022 rates, the actuarial valuation report and presentation is available in the board meeting materials.

The Employee Trust Funds Board approved WRS contribution rates for 2023. Contribution rates are effective for salaries and wages paid beginning January 1, 2023.

This brochure explains the effect that part-time WRS employment has on your WRS retirement and other benefits.

This training is for all state and local employers who use myETF Benefits to enroll new employees in benefits, view and update health insurance information, view and update demographic information, or complete terminations. See what form to complete for access, where to log in, and how to navigate myETF Benefits. 

See this information for special considerations for alternate payees and firefighters related to accelerated payment options.

Correct or change information reported to ETF through the WRS enrollment process.

A tool for an employer to confirm information was presented to a new employee, due dates identified and appropriate information and forms supplied for all ETF-administered benefits offered by the employer.

The following information is for employees who will retire in the next three months and will be transitioning into Medicare under the State or the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Programs.