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The Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System is the largest of the Commonwealth’s 106 contributory retirement systems. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to more than 88,000 active educators and 47,000 retirees. We’re glad to have you as a visitor and encourage you to browse often!
What’s new
May 13, 2008
MTRS seeks owners of unclaimed funds
If you are:
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the executor or executrix, or
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the survivor or beneficiary
of a deceased MTRS retiree, the MTRS may have unclaimed funds on account for you. Please check our Unclaimed funds page for additional information.
May 6, 2008
Retirees: 2008 Benefit Verification “Second Notices” mailed
Retirees and beneficiaries: If you received a benefit payment from the MTRS in 2007, we sent you a Benefit Verification form in January 2008, which you were required to complete and return by March. To date, 95% of our retirees have submitted their forms—and we sincerely thank all of you who responded for your prompt attention and cooperation. If you have not yet returned your form, you will receive a Second Notice in May; please be sure to complete and submit it by May 30. Questions? See About the Benefit Verification process.
May 6, 2008
How can you afford retirement?
Find out at these upcoming seminars
The Boston Public Library and Secretary of State’s Office are presenting a series of educational investment programs that are free and open to the general public. The three remaining sessions will be held in May and June, and preregistration is required. For more information and to register, visit http://www.affordretirement.bpl.org/calendar.htm .
April 18, 2008
Active members: Want to learn more about your MTRS benefits or retirement planning?
If so, come to one—or both—of our popular seminar presentations!
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March 31, 2008
Active and retired members: Watch for your MTRS Advisor newsletter to arrive in April—or read it online now!
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Our newsletters will be in the mail to you soon, but you don’t need to wait—access your issue online:
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February 26, 2008
The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008
On Wednesday, February 13, 2008, the Federal Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 (H.R. 5140) was signed into law. As you may know, this legislation provides for tax rebates to be paid to eligible taxpayers, beginning in May. For official information on this legislation, and additional links to specific issues including eligibility requirements, please see the IRS website page, Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center.
Last modified: May 14, 2008
Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System
Main Office: One Charles Park, Cambridge, MA 02142-1206; 617-679-MTRS (6877)
Western Regional Office: 101 State Street, Suite 210, Springfield, MA 01103-2066;
413-784-1711