General News

Updated April 22, 2025 The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82) was signed into law on January 5, 2025. This law fully repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which had historically reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for teachers and other public employees in Massachusetts. On February 25, …

Watch for email offers to "Schedule Your Annual MTRS Pension and Benefits Review"

The MTRS is neither affiliated with, nor endorses any commercial companies. Unsolicited emails may be “phishing” attempts. We have recently been made aware of unsolicited emails sent to MTRS members, offering to "Schedule Your Annual MTRS Pension and Benefits Review." Please note that these …

After a 38-year career with the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS), Executive Director Erika Glaster will retire at the end of 2024. On October 25, the Board appointed Jonathan Osimo, a longtime MTRS employee and current Deputy Executive Director and Chief Benefits Officer, as her successor, effective on January 1, 2025. Erika began her career at …

MTRS thanks outgoing Chair, Dr. Ventura Rodriguez, and welcomes new Chair, Iraida J. Álvarez, Esq.

The MTRS would like to wish a fond farewell and extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Ventura Rodriguez for admirably serving as our Board Chair during unprecedented times. Dr. …

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WEP/GPO repeal – Stay informed with the SSA

Beware of emails offering “MTRS Retirement Reviews”

Watch for email offers to "Schedule Your Annual MTRS Pension and Benefits Review"

MTRS Executive Director Erika Glaster to Retire; Board Appoints Deputy Executive Director Jonathan Osimo as Successor

Acting DESE Commissioner appoints new Board Chair