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Form Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Authorization to Disclose Medical Information

This form gives ETF and entities that perform contracted services for ETF permission to release your designated medical information to a person or entity specified by you.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Local Employer / State Employer

Department of Employee Trust Funds Public Records Notice

ETF will, consistent with the state’s Public Records Law, provide information regarding ETF’s affairs, except for individual personal information restricted by statute.

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Caregiving

The costs of providing care are high and demands on a caregiver's time are significant. Even if you are not a caregiver currently, there is a good chance you will be at some point in your life. Use the information and resources on this page to help you learn about caregiving and make a plan for financial security.

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Apr 25, 2023 8:00am Newsletter Retiree

WRS News for Retirees May 2023

ETF Announces WRS Annuity Adjustments; Legislative Update; Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program Updates; Finding the Best Ideas for the Long-Term Success of the WRS; and more.

Financial Power of Attorney

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.

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Aug 30, 2023 8:00am Newsletter Retiree

WRS News for Retirees September 2023

ETF Projections for Core Annuity Adjustments; Legislative Update; New Webpages: POA, Guardianship; WDC Program Updates; The Importance of Timely Reporting: Death of a Retiree or Joint Survivor; and more.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient

Administrative Appeal Process

This brochure is designed to assist you in understanding the administrative appeals process as it relates to ETF. It is not intended to substitute for the legal advice or assistance of an attorney.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree / Other Benefit Recipient / Board Member / Local Employer / State Employer

Domestic Partner Benefits

As of Sept. 23, 2017, the State of Wisconsin no longer allows the establishment of new domestic partnerships under Chapter 40 of the Wisconsin statutes. This brochure provides information about the benefit changes for established domestic partnerships.

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Jan 31, 2024 12:00pm Newsletter Retiree

WRS News for Retirees January 2024

This issue features columns from the WRS leadership and articles on ETF’s projections for increased annuity adjustments in 2024, a study on Wisconsin pensions reducing poverty across retiree demographics, SWIB’s asset allocation targets for 2024, and WDC fees reduced for 2024.

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Form Retiree

Medicare Enrollment for Disability Retirees

If you retired due to a disability, you may be eligible for Medicare benefits. Medicare eligibility related to disability is available to persons who have received Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months, who have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).