Wisconsin's 218 Agreement with Social Security

All employers that wish to take part in the Wisconsin Retirement System must join and be covered by a Section 218 Agreement, which is an agreement between the state and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide Social Security coverage for state and local government employees.

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Brochure Active Employee / Retiree

Ombudsperson Services

The ETF ombudsperson staff attempts to resolve questions and issues on behalf of WRS members.

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Form Active Employee / Retiree

ETF Insurance Complaint Form

If you filed a grievance with the plan or benefit administrator and are dissatisfied with the final decision, you can request an administrative review from ETF.

WRS News Online for Employees
Apr 25, 2023 8:00am May 2023 Edition

How SWIB Uses the WRS Actuaries and Stress Testing to Plan for the Future

Learning from the past and preparing for what the future may bring plays a key role in making sure the WRS remains healthy. Learn how SWIB partners with independent actuaries and uses stress testing to help design a successful investment strategy.