Change my beneficiary

Coronavirus Information—Updated 12/18/2020

■ Please see our Frequently Asked Questions, updated 12/18/2020.
■ Video update for Active Members, posted 5/19/2020.
■ 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 (413-784-1711) office.

Active and inactive members

Beneficiary Designation Form for Active and Inactive Members

Use this to name a beneficiary, or to change your beneficiary designation as an active or inactive member. For more information, see Survivor Benefits.

Benefit recipients (retirees and survivors)

Beneficiary Designation Form for Retirees and Survivors

If you are currently receiving a benefit as:

an Option A or B retiree, or as a survivor of an MTRS member, you can use this form to change your beneficiary(ies) at any time.
an Option C retiree, do not use this form, as you may not change your Option C beneficiary after your retirement date, per sate law.