Add or edit plan rates—submit changes by June 12 for July
For all plan rate changes to take effect July 1, 2025, please be sure to make changes prior to June 12, 2025.
In 2024, the MTRS reenabled the Add Rates and Edit Rates buttons on the Insurance Rates screen in MyTRS after access was suspended in 2022 during a system upgrade. Granting employers direct and immediate access to add or edit plan rates has proven to be more efficient than sending rates via email—if these changes are done correctly.
To ensure a smooth process, please always make sure to read and revisit our online training guide before making changes. Improperly using the tools available in MyTRS can cause significant billing errors, increased work for both yourself and MTRS staff, and unnecessary frustrations for your retirees.
Important reminder: The MTRS updated our Retiree Insurance in MyTRS guide in 2024. Please pay special attention to the changes in:
- Chapter 2— Retiree Insurance Guidelines
- Chapter 12— View Plan Rates
- Chapter 13— Add / Edit Plan Rates
- Chapter 14— Premium Rate Holidays
If you have an out-of-date physical copy and need a replacement, please email us at insuranceupdates@trb.state.ma.us. We also have a library of short training videos to walk you through each process.
Live session on entering rate changes, Wednesday, April 30
Please join us Wednesday, April 30th at 11am, for a live employer training webcast where we will cover some of the common issues employers have run into when making plan rate changes in the past, and offer best practices to avoid errors in the future.
Employer Services staff will be available to answer live questions from participants and a recording of the session will be made available to review after the event. We look forward to meeting with everyone!
Questions?
Please contact us at insuranceupdates@trb.state.ma.us.