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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 …

On November 19, 2024, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act of 2023,” by a vote of 327 to 75. The bill now moves to the United States Senate, which must take action before the current congressional session concludes on January 3, 2025. If H.R. 82 passes the …

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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Beware of emails offering “MTRS Retirement Reviews”

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

Social Security Update—December 2024: House Passes Repeal of Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) & Government Pension Offset (GPO)

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

Acting DESE Commissioner appoints new Board Chair

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

Beware of emails offering “MTRS Retirement Reviews”

Social Security Update—December 2024: House Passes Repeal of Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) & Government Pension Offset (GPO)

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

Acting DESE Commissioner appoints new Board Chair

The passing of two public pension legends

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