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02/16/2021:
You may have heard recent reports of a potential early retirement incentive program for Massachusetts teachers.
You may have heard recent reports of a potential early retirement incentive program for Massachusetts teachers.
On Friday, February 12th, State Senator John C. Velis and State Representative Carol A. Doherty filed identical bills, currently identified as SD. 1111 and HD.1802 (these bills may be assigned new numbers in the coming weeks), on behalf of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) titled: An Act to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. However, please be advised that these are just proposed bills and will not necessarily result in a passed law. The journey from bill to law is a lengthy and deliberative process where bills can fail to progress out of the early stages or can be modified substantially during the process.
The Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS) is currently reviewing the proposed legislation, will closely monitor its progress, and will post updates here as they become available.
■ Please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
■ MTRS offices are closed to the public until further notice, essential services continue.
■ Retirees and Survivors, no delay to your monthly benefit.
■ Continue to mail Retirement Applications and any paperwork to the appropriate office.
■ For urgent matters, email GenInfo@trb.state.ma.us or call the Charlestown (617-679-6877) or Springfield (413-784-1711) office.
■ MTRS offices are closed to the public until further notice, essential services continue.
■ Retirees and Survivors, no delay to your monthly benefit.
■ Continue to mail Retirement Applications and any paperwork to the appropriate office.
■ For urgent matters, email GenInfo@trb.state.ma.us or call the Charlestown (617-679-6877) or Springfield (413-784-1711) office.
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Retirees: Avoid coronavirus scamsAny unsolicited or unexpected emails or phone calls should be treated as suspiciousNews
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Beware of sales solicitations that say "MTRS"We are not affiliated with, nor do we endorse, any commercial companiesNews
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If you leave service prior to retirement...Know your choices regarding your MTRS accountWithdrawing your funds
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Are you due unclaimed funds?If you are a survivor, beneficiary, executor or executrix of a deceased MTRS member or benefit recipient, the MTRS may have unclaimed funds on account for youUnclaimed funds
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Returning to work for a Massachusetts employer?Know the rules before you doWorking after retirement
New member or changing districts? Complete your enrollment in MyTRS
See the percentage for your age and years of service
Near retirement or just planning ahead? See what your benefit could be with our online calculator!
Do you have prior uncredited service? Review eligible types and how to purchase
Review the process and download your retirement application
Learn about our educational programs
Need to update your personal information? Find the form you need here!
See when you’ll get your monthly benefit payment
Learn about this important tax document
Be sure to respond when you receive your form
Are you the Survivor of an MTRS member? Learn about your benefits
Review important restrictions on public employment after retirement
Upcoming events
Check mailing and direct deposit dates
Next Board meeting
February 26, 2021, Charlestown office
Group counseling sessions
at both offices are postponed until further notice
How to read your 1099-R form/FAQs
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February 19, 2021
Please note that the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement Board will hold its next meeting on Friday, February 26, at 9am in the Board Room of its Charlestown office, at 500 Rutherford Avenue, Suite 210, Charlestown, MA. Meetings are generally held on the last Friday of the month unless otherwise note...
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January 19, 2021
2021 Benefit Verification forms will NOT require a notary signature. Instead, an adult 18 years or older can sign as a witness.
By January 29, all annual 1099-R tax statements and biennial Benefit Verification forms will be mailed to the over 70,000 MTRS members who received a benefit payment in ...
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August 29, 2018
We are not affiliated with, nor do we endorse, any commercial companies
Occasionally, financial planning companies will use “MTRS” in their advertising or presentation materials, or otherwise imply that they can provide you with your personal MTRS retirement information.
However, if you re...
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500 Rutherford Avenue, Suite 210
Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone: 617-679-6877
Fax: 617-679-1661
One Monarch Place, Suite 510
Springfield, MA 01144
Phone: 413-784-1711
Fax: 413-784-1707