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Three processing reminders for the spring season

Posted on April 08, 2020 by In Employer News

As the MTRS continues to provide essential services remotely, we appreciate your assistance providing benefits to your employees and retirees during this difficult time.

Three processing reminders for the spring season

Group insurance rate changes for July 1, 2020: Beat the rush!

Deadline reminder: For your July 1st group rate changes to be processed in time …

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

Posted on March 12, 2020 by In Employer News
Dear School District Superintendents, Charter School and Education Collaborative Directors, Business Managers, Payroll Officers, Personnel Administrators and Town Treasurers, As we all continue to monitor the evolving impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the MTRS is implementing modifications to our operations for the safety of our members and staff, and to ensure the continuity of critical …

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Active MTRS member reporting

Posted on February 05, 2020 by In Employer News

Deadline for finalizing 2019 reports is March 27, 2020

The deadline for finalizing the 2019 calendar year deduction reports is Friday, March 27, 2020. We will notify Superintendents of "severely delinquent" employers with 4 or more months of deduction reports that have not reached "Pending" status. We will continue to communicate with all employers on a regular …

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Note the 2020 pensionable earnings limits for employees with membership dates after 12/31/1995

Posted on January 17, 2020 by In Employer News
As you know, there are federal and state limits on the amount of pensionable earnings ("regular compensation") that can be used in computing benefits for active members of public retirement systems with effective membership dates after 12/31/1995.

What this means for employers

For any members with effective membership dates after 12/31/1995 or 1/1/2011, do not take MTRS …

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