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MTRS Board election to be held this fallNomination period opens August 1Teacher Appreciation Week -
Happy Anniversary, MTRS!The MTRS turned 105 on July 1st—check out our history and milestonesTeacher Appreciation Week
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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
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August 22, 2019, Charlestown office
Charlestown office: January 15, 2020
Springfield office: September 11, 2019
Springfield office: September 11, 2019
News
August 6, 2019
The FY2020 budget, signed into law by the Governor on July 31, 2019, included a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for our retirees of 3% on the first $13,000 of the benefit, for a maximum increase of $390 per year, or $32.50 per month (3% x $13,000 = $390/year; $390/year divided by 12 months = $32.50...
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July 29, 2019
Nomination period opens August 1
As you may know, the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement Board is comprised of seven members, two of whom are elected by the members of the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System for four-year terms. Since the terms of our incumbent elected members expire later th...
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July 15, 2019
In an open letter to MassRetirees (the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts), Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced his intention to file a “revised” bill in the summer of 2019 aimed at reforming the Socia...
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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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