Leslie Lovett, Author at MTRS

June 15, 2026 RetirementPlus Update We are actively monitoring the progress of the RetirementPlus legislation and have plans for action should it be enacted into law. We understand that you may have questions; however, we are unable to provide specific information regarding eligibility, potential costs, or implementation timelines unless and until the bill is signed …
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The PRIM Board results are in

Posted on June 02, 2026 by Leslie Lovett In General News

Matthew Scheffler was elected as our members' representative to the Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board, an unpaid position with a term of three years. The PRIM Board serves as a Trustee, controlling and managing all assets in the Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) fund, which is used to fund public pension liabilities. Thank …
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Recording of our online Deduction Reporting in MyTRS seminar now available

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Leslie Lovett In Employer News

If you were unable to attend our live seminar, the recording is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. Additionally, you can download the presentation slides and see more training videos on our website.
Questions?

Please contact your assigned Employer Reporting Analyst.

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Stop deductions on supplemental pay to employees on workers’ compensation

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Leslie Lovett In Employer News

This email is to remind you of an important change to retirement-eligible pay ("regular compensation") for members receiving workers' compensation that we first notified you about in April 2023. It should be shared with employees who process payroll and your affected MTRS members. After a lengthy appeal process, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court made a final …
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