Does putting money in the Variable Fund make sense for you? Learn what the Variable Fund is and how it is different from the Core Fund, and how it affects your retirement benefit. Get your questions answered by a benefits specialist.
Are you a teacher or support staff of a K-12 school district that is planning to retire in the next 5 years? Learn about your steps to retire with the WRS in this 3 part video series the covers preparing, applying, and living in retirement. Watch this video at your leisure on demand 24/7.
ET-4427
Form
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Other Benefit Recipient
Form for the member’s physician to complete if the member cannot manage property, finances or business affairs because of an impairment in the ability to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions even with the use of technological assistance.
Your WRS account information is confidential, and no one can receive information about or make changes to your account unless authorized. You can authorize another person to make changes to your account by submitting a financial power of attorney document to ETF.
Deciding to retire may be the hardest part of the entire process. ETF can help you master the next steps so that you make decisions that are right for you. Use the resources available on this page to help you through the process.
The investment performance of the Core and Variable Trust Funds affects the WRS benefit funding requirements, as well as benefits payable to WRS members and beneficiaries.
Getting ready for retirement and trying to decide how to receive your retirement benefit? In this short video, we’ll discuss the different monthly payment options along with how accelerated payments work.
ET-4702
Brochure
Active Employee /
Retiree /
Other Benefit Recipient /
Local Employer /
State Employer
Your WRS Annual Statement of Benefits is your official confirmation from ETF that provides details about your Wisconsin Retirement System account balances. Find out when you receive this important document and why you should keep it in a safe place for future reference.