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Meet our new Executive Director!
Jonathan Osimo brings nearly 30 years of MTRS experience to his new role On October 25, 2024, the Bo...
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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 Jan...
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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 MT...
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MTRS Executive Director Erika Glaster to Retire; Board Appoints Deputy Executive Director Jonathan Osimo as Successor
After a 38-year career with the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS), Executive Director...
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Acting DESE Commissioner appoints new Board Chair
MTRS thanks outgoing Chair, Dr. Ventura Rodriguez, and welcomes new Chair, Iraida J. Álvarez, Esq. &...
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The passing of two public pension legends
The MTRS is sorry to share the passing of both the Founder & President Emeritus of Mass Retirees...
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Meet the Contact Center!
Our front-line in member services, these retired educators are here to answer all your retirement-re...
Member news
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Retirement application deadline approaching soon!
Applications must be received by August 29 to have a June 30, 2025 retirement date Are you considering retirement instead of returning to service in t...
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Missing member contribution and creditable service information
You may have noticed delays in the posting of your contributions and creditable service data in your MyTRS Member Self-Service (MSS) account. Please b...
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Recording of our online “Your MTRS Benefits” seminar now available
Thank you to all of you who attended our recent live online “Your MTRS Benefits” seminar. The recording is now available if you would like...
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Recording of our online “Ready for Retirement” seminar now available
Thank you to all of you who attended our recent live online “Ready for Retirement” seminar. The recording is now available if you would li...
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Important update to military service purchase eligibility
If you are an active member of the MTRS, meet the Chapter 32, Section 1 definition of military veteran and you have not yet purchased your eligible mi...
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Group counseling is back—virtually
The MTRS is happy to announce the return of our personalized counseling sessions in the form of Virtual Retirement Counseling. These sessions are offe...
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New law offers eligible Members who transferred into the MTRS a second chance for RetirementPlus (R+) participation
The Governor has signed legislation that offers eligible members who transferred into the MTRS a second opportunity to elect to participate in the Ret...
Retiree news
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COLA approved in state budget for FY2026
July payment will include COLA of 3% on the first $13,000 of your benefit The Governor and Legislature have approved a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA...
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1099-R tax forms mailing soon and important changes to the Benefit Verification process
By January 30, the MTRS will have mailed your 2024 1099-R tax form and, if applicable, a 2025 Benefit Verification Form (BVF). Benefit Verification pr...
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COLA approved in state budget for FY2025
July payment will include COLA of 3% on the first $13,000 of your benefit As you may know, the Governor and Legislature have approved a cost-of-living...
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Working after retirement limits are reinstated
As of December 31, 2022, the suspension of the post-retirement hours and earnings limits has expired. As such, for calendar year 2023 forward, the sta...
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Post-retirement employment hours and earnings limits suspended for 2022
Governor signs bill suspending post-retirement employment hours and earnings limits for calendar year 2022, or 90 days after the end of the public hea...