State Board of Retirement

2010 Federal Tax Withholding Tables Adjusted /Making Work Pay Credit

If you were a MSERS benefit recipient in 2009, you may have noticed a slight change in the net amount of your first monthly benefit payment this year. The 2010 Tax Tables have been adjusted. Also, don't forget about the "Making Work Pay" credit when filing your taxes this season. Click the heading above for links to more information on how this credit affects you.

GIC Benefits to Change for Employees and Non-Medicare Retirees and Survivors Effective February 1, 2010

Some non-medicare retirees/survivors may have seen a change in their monthly health insurance premium amount. The heading above will take you to the Group Insurance Commission's website which provides additional details on the changes.

Sheriffs' Departments Transition Underway

Most employees of the county sheriffs' departments transitioned to the State Employees' Retirement System this month. Expect delays if you have an application pending. If you are a member of Local 419, you won't be transferring until later in the year. More...

Some Retirees See Two Insurance Deductions this Month

Some retired members of the former Massachusetts Turnpike Authority will see two health insurance deductions this month. Health insurance deductions were formerly taken the month of coverage. GIC coverage is taken a month ahead. To avoid interruption in coverage, two deductions were necessary this month for some members.

Retirement Check Mailing Dates

The 2010 Direct Deposit and Mailing Dates for the monthly pension benefit are available.

Annual Benefit Statements Mailed this Month

Board Returns Over $2 Million in Unclaimed Funds

Are you a former state employee who left without retiring or taking a refund? Could you be the beneficiary of a former state employee? The State Retirement Board may be searching for you. Some members left state service and didn't realize they could take their retirement contributions with them. Family members sometimes have no idea their loved one listed them as a beneficiary. Deceased members whose beneficiaries have left their funds unclaimed are listed on this website but if you think someone you know may have some funds left in the system, please let them know to contact us.

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