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State Public Pensions in Wyoming: when someone dies

A 4-step process for Wyoming Retirement System (WRS) after a death in Wyoming.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

Wyoming

retirement.wyo.gov→

Administering agency

Wyoming Retirement System (WRS)

Phone(307) 777-7691
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified Jul 2026

Steps to take

  1. Identify which Wyoming Retirement System plan covered the deceased (Public Employee; State Patrol, Warden and Criminal Investigator; Law Enforcement; Judicial; Paid Fire A or B; Air Guard Firefighter; Volunteer Firefighter, EMT and Search & Rescue; or the 457(b) plan).
  2. Contact WRS at (307) 777-7691 with the deceased member's full name, address, date of birth, date of death, and RAIN ID or Social Security number.
  3. Confirm the beneficiary designation on file and ask what survivor or death benefit is payable.
  4. File the survivor or death-benefit claim with the documents WRS requires; for 457(b) accounts, contact Empower Beneficiary Support Services at 1-866-442-3888.

Wyoming Retirement System (WRS)

Phone: (307) 777-7691

Visit the agency website →

Frequently asked questions

Contact the Wyoming Retirement System at (307) 777-7691 with the deceased member's full name, address, date of birth, date of death, and RAIN ID or Social Security number. WRS administers the public pension plans and processes survivor and death-benefit claims.

A sole beneficiary may receive continuing monthly retirement payments. Multiple beneficiaries receive lump-sum payments in equal shares, and an estate, trust, charity, or other organization named as beneficiary receives a lump sum.

The Wyoming 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan is administered through Empower. Beneficiaries should contact Empower Beneficiary Support Services at 1-866-442-3888 to review survivor options.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

Sources

  • retirement.wyo.gov

Data sourced from State Public Pensions in Wyoming primary sources (5 pages reviewed). How we research.

Public Pensions

Wyoming

retirement.wyo.gov→

Administering agency

Wyoming Retirement System (WRS)

Phone(307) 777-7691
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified Jul 2026
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