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Welcome!
The
Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System is the largest
of the Commonwealth’s 105 contributory
retirement systems. We provide retirement, disability and survivor
benefits to more than 88,000 active educators and 55,000 retirees and survivors.
We’re glad to have you
as a visitor and encourage you to browse often!
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Important notice to NEW members As you may know, recent pension reform legislation significantly changed the benefit structure for individuals who become new members of the MTRS and all Massachusetts contributory retirement systems. Please be advised that the information on our website does NOT yet reflect the changes affecting new members after April 2, 2012. We are now in the process of revising our website, and will post updated information as soon as possible. For an overview of the changes affecting new members, please see Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011 for MTRS members. If you are a new member and you have questions about your retirement benefits, please contact us at geninfo@trb.state.ma.us. Thank you in advance for your patience. |
What’s new
May 16, 2012
Retirees: Continue your education—
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Come to Retirement U, our free, half-day program designed especially for MTRS retirees! This program features presentations on being a smart financial consumer, estate planning and elder law issues, and recent pension reform measures.
Register now—we hope to see you there! |
Updated May 3, 2012
Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011: Pension Reform III
Signed into law on November 18, 2011, Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011, "An Act Providing for Pension Reform and Benefit Modernization," became effective on April 2, 2012.
The third pension reform measure passed in the last three years, Chapter 176 significantly changed the benefit structure for individuals who become members of the MTRS (and all 104 other Massachusetts public retirement systems) on or after April 2, 2012. The law also increased benefits for certain current retirees and survivors, and changed several rules affecting current members (individuals with effective membership dates before April 2, 2012).
For details on how specific provisions of this legislation affect active and retired MTRS members, please see Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011 for MTRS members.
April 18, 2012
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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The Next Chapter An all-day, comprehensive retirement planning program, The Next Chapter is for members who are 5 to 15 years from retirement, but it is open to all interested members and their significant others. The program features expert speakers who address many retirement issues, including financial and estate planning, Social Security, and the benefits provided under your MTRS plan. Your MTRS Benefits Your MTRS Benefits is an optional, free, two-hour informal program for any member who wants more information about MTRS retirement benefits—whether you are a two-year member, mid-career educator, or soon-to-be-retiree. |
April 5, 2012
MTRS seeks owners of unclaimed funds
If you are EITHER the executor or executrix, OR 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.
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8 Things you should know as an active member: Test your knowledge of the basics with this quick True-or-False quiz! |
This page last modified: May 16, 2012
Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System
Main Office: One Charles Park, Cambridge, MA 02142-1206; 617-679-MTRS (6877)
Western Regional Office: One Monarch Place, Suite 510, Springfield, MA 01144-4028; 413-784-1711