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July payment will include a COLA of 3% on the first $13,000 of your benefit

As you may know, the Governor and Legislature have approved a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as part of the Commonwealth's FY2022 budget. Effective July 1, 2021, this COLA provides an increase of three percent on the first $13,000 of your retirement benefit, …

■ Please see our Frequently Asked Questions. Updated 4/16/2021 ■ 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 …

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The early retirement incentive (ERI) proposal from the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), filed in February by co-sponsors State Senator John C. Velis and State Representative Carol A. Doherty, has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service. The proposed legislation, An Act to provide a retirement enhancement opportunity for certain members …
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Watch your mailbox for your 2019 annual account statement

Posted on October 01, 2020 by William Culbert In Archived

2019 annual statements were mailed on September 30 to our more than 109,000 active and inactive members. When you receive your statement, please take a few moments to review the data for accuracy and completeness. Also, if you have not yet designated a beneficiary—or you need to update your beneficiary information—be sure to download a Read more Watch your mailbox for your 2019 annual account statement

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FY2022 Cost-of-living adjustment approved

July payment will include a COLA of 3% on the first $13,000 of your benefit

Coronavirus information

Early retirement bill information

Watch your mailbox for your 2019 annual account statement