Posted 8:39 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023

ETF offers live, interactive webinars (online presentations) designed to increase your understanding of WRS benefits. Below is a list of the many topics that will be offered in the coming months.

MARCH WEBINARS

Annuity Options

When you get your retirement estimate, you’ll see that there are many options for receiving your retirement benefit. You can choose to receive the payment for your life or extend it beyond your life to your loved ones. The choice is yours. We’ll discuss how each option impacts the size of your payment and affects your loved ones.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Define and explain annuity, annuitant, beneficiary and named survivor
• Compare the different annuity options
• Find resources with more information
• Identify the next steps for you to choose an annuity option

Wed, Mar 8, 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Mon, Mar 20, 2023 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tue, Mar 28, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Don’t forget about the February dates!

Thu, Feb 2, 2023, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed, Feb 8, 2023 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tue, Feb 28, 2023 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2603924337669260894

WRS Effective Rates and Annuity Adjustments

Each year you may see changes to the amount of your retirement payment. We’ll discuss why and how these changes happen.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Define WRS effective rate and annuity adjustment
• Explain how the Core Trust Fund and Variable Trust Fund effective rates are calculated
• Explain how the Core Trust Fund and Variable Trust Fund annuity adjustments are calculated

Tue, Mar 7, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thu, Mar 23, 2023 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wed, Mar 29, 2023 11:00 am - 11:30 am

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6643854414797776735

WRS Retirement Benefit Calculations

Have you requested a retirement estimate? Thinking about it? In this presentation we’ll discuss how we calculate your retirement benefit.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Explain the individual components of the two retirement benefit calculation methods
• Describe what affects your WRS retirement benefit for each type of calculation (money purchase and formula)

Thu, Mar 9, 2023 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Wed, Mar 15, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue, Mar 28, 2023 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5832576461708627033

Preparing for Your Retirement

Planning to retire in the next 5 years? Then this webinar is for you. Learn about your WRS benefits and the retirement process.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Explain how the WRS retirement benefit works
• Recognize eligibility and prepare to apply for benefits
• Identify the different types of annuity options
• Prepare for health and life insurance changes in retirement
• Find additional resources

Wed, Jan 18, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue, Feb 7, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thu, Feb 23, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue, Mar 7, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed, Mar 22, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7817059707818435598

FEBRUARY WEBINARS

How to Retire – Attention: Teachers

Are you a teacher who has to decide if you are ready to retire or if you want to continue working next year? In this webinar, we will talk about how to request your retirement estimate/application, what to do with it once you have received it, and how to complete it.

*** You do not have to retire just because you request a retirement estimate/application. Upon eligibility, you may request a retirement estimate/application once every 12 months. You may request it for ‘informational purposes only’ if you are not quite ready to retire.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Apply for and receive a Retirement Benefit Estimates and Application (ET-4301)
• Navigate the sections of the retirement application
• Complete an accurate retirement application and avoid mistakes that would cause your application to be voided and returned
• Submit completed retirement application to ETF

Thu, Feb 9, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue, Feb 21, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue, Feb 28, 2023 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Don’t forget about the January dates!

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue, Jan 31, 2023 11:00 am - 11:30 am

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3522523421258855949

Overview of the WRS

Are you new to the Wisconsin Retirement System? We’ll let you know what to expect.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Identify and explain the elements of the Wisconsin Retirement System
• Explain how the WRS pension works
• Identify benefits available through the WRS
• Find resources for more information

Mon, Feb 6, 2023, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, Feb 16, 2023 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wed, Feb 22, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3067071620637632606