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The information pertains to an appeal by a number of employees working in county jails throughout the state (jailers) of Wisconsin. The appeal was based on their employer’s determination that they should be reported to the Wisconsin Retirement System as General Category employees instead of protective category employees with Social Security.

If you are a local public employer in Wisconsin not currently participating in the Wisconsin Retirement System, this brochure includes information to help you understand the WRS.

Compare the two methods provided by Wisconsin statutes that employers can choose to increase the retirement benefits normally provided for employees under the WRS.

ETF requires a member’s ITIN or SSN to administer benefits. What should employers do when you have employees or their dependents without one of these numbers?

Employers, use this form to verify that you viewed the employee’s original required document(s) to verify the employee or dependent(s) is eligible for benefit coverage, as administered by ETF.

Employer certification that a WRS annuity or lump-sum payment made to the survivor of the member named in this form may be eligible for an income tax exemption.

This information represents the state of the Insurance Administration System project at the time of the meeting.

Understand what happens when your employer dissolves and you become an inactive employee.

A resource to keep local employers informed about the new Insurance Administration System project and the status of the implementation. Local employers can learn about the project, register for upcoming meetings, and view past meeting recordings.

Employers may choose to offer more benefits to their employees including supplemental dental, vision, accident plan, and long-term care insurance. State employers may also offer pre-tax savings accounts.