PERAC Retirement Guides

Read this guide for information on disability retirement benefits for public retirement system members who have become ill or were injured and can no longer work. The guide is applicable to all members regardless of membership date.

Search the guide by section:

• The Massachusetts Public Employee Guide to Disability Retirement (regardless of membership date)

Download entire printable guide:

• Massachusetts Public Employee Guide to Disability Retirement - Regardless of the Date of Membership

Read this guide for information on survivor benefits. Public employees and retirees can designate individuals to receive certain benefits upon their death. Spouses and children have certain automatic rights. Read this guide for more detailed information. The guides are specific to the membership date of the employee or retiree. 

Search the guide by section:

• The Massachusetts Public Employee Guide to Survivor Benefits (membership prior to 4/2/2012)
• The Massachusetts Public Employee Guide to Survivor Benefits (membership on/after 4/2/2012)

Download entire printable guide:

• Massachusetts Public Employee Guide to Survivor Benefits for Those Becoming Members Prior to April 2, 2012
• Massachusetts Public Employee Guide to Survivor Benefits for Those Becoming Members on or after April 2, 2012

Please see How to Order Retirement Guides for pricing and ordering information