ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit their webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions.
Annuity Options
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3191653963789777680
Choosing a WRS annuity option is one of the most important decisions you will face. This webinar will cover all of the WRS annuity options and help you understand them so that you can make an informed decision. We will also explain the important differences between a beneficiary and a named survivor.
- Thu, Jun 4, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Fri, Jun 12, 2020 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Thu, Jun 18, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Wed, Jun 24, 2020 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Buying Service
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If you are eligible to purchase service, doing so would increase your retirement or disability benefit. Find out how by viewing this webinar. We’ll cover the types of service you may be able to buy, how and when you can buy service, and much more. Eligible types of service include service earned during prior WRS covered employment and forfeited through a separation benefit and some types of service earned with other government employers.
- Tue, Jun 2, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Thu, Jun 4, 2020 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Wed, Jun 10, 2020 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Fri, Jun 19, 2020 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Newly Retired? What to Expect
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The Newly Retired webinar provides basic information for Wisconsin Retirement System members who have recently entered or are soon to enter retirement status. Topics include initial (“estimated”) retirement annuity payments, “finalized” payments and adjustments, post-retirement life and health insurance, and return to work rules under the WRS.
- Mon, Jun 1, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Thu, Jun 11, 2020 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Mon, Jun 15, 2020 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Mon, Jun 22, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Variable Fund
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In this webinar we will discuss the Variable Fund – what it is, how it differs from the Core Fund, and the effect participation in this fund may have on your retirement benefit calculations. We will also discuss how to elect to participate in the Variable Fund, how to cancel Variable participation, and the impact the timing of these decisions may have on your Wisconsin Retirement System benefits.
- Wed, Jun 3, 2020 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Wed, Jun 10, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Thu, Jun 18, 2020 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Thu, Jun 25, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Preparing for Your Retirement
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Who should attend? Employees who are planning to retire in the next 1 – 10 years.
Learn about your steps to retire with the WRS. Attend this event by live webinar! You will learn about the impact of contributions and investment returns on your account, when you can retire, your WRS annuity options, returning to work after you retire, what happens to your account when you die, health and life insurance, and more.
Questions are welcome during and after the event!
- Thu, May 28, 2020 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Fri, Jun 12, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Thu, Jun 25, 2020 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Thu, July 9, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Thu, July 23, 2020 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Thu, Aug 6, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Mon, Aug 17, 2020 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Tue, Sep 1, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Thu, Sep 17, 2020 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Understanding your Annual WRS Statement of Benefits
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4088832361488024588
Your annual Statement of Benefits provides a summary of your Wisconsin Retirement System account information. Join us to learn more about the important topics addressed on your statement including:
• How much you and your employer have contributed to your WRS pension
• Your vesting status and years of service
• Your beneficiary designation – what happens to your account if you die before taking a benefit
*** It is helpful to have your Statement of Benefits with you while participating in the webinar.
- Tue, Jun 16, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Thu, Jun 25, 2020 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Wed, Jul 8, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.