Department News
Apr 4, 2024 10:00am
Photo of a pair of legs in blue denims and white sneakers hopping into a series of steppingstones in a body of water. The banner above reads, "Your Steppingstones to Retirement"

Webinar: Your Steppingstones to Retirement

Attend this webinar on April 17 to learn how your Social Security, WRS pension, and deferred compensation savings account can bring you closer to a secure financial retirement.

COBRA: Continuation of Coverage Rights for the Group Health Insurance Program

Program Option
  • Local Deductible Health Plan (PO14) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO4) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan (PO16) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO6) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan (PO17) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local High Deductible Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO7) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan (PO12) & Supplemental Benefits
  • Local Traditional Health Plan with Uniform Dental (PO2) & Supplemental Benefits
  • State Employee and Retiree Health Plan & Supplemental Benefits

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.

Video
55 minutes
Person stepping on a bridge of stones to cross water.

Your Steppingstones to Retirement

Learn how your Social Security, Wisconsin Retirement System pension, and WDC savings account bring you closer to a secure financial retirement. A presentation hosted by the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program.

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Report Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2008

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2008 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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Fact Sheet Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Wisconsin Retirement System Fact Sheet

The WRS covers employees of the state of Wisconsin and employees of local government employers who elect to participate, and Milwaukee Public School District teachers.