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Beware of emails offering “MTRS Retirement Reviews”
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 …
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WEP/GPO repeal – Stay informed with the SSA
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, …