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The following applies to any newly hired employee or existing employee who is hired for an MTRS eligible position. Once it has been confirmed that an employee is in an MTRS eligible position, the district must register the employee in MyTRS; within 30 days of hire, the employee must enroll online in MyTRS (pursuant to Read more Employee enrollment procedure

As part of the FY2027 State Budget, the earnings limitation for retirees working in a Massachusetts Public Sector job has been increased. Retirees who have been retired for a full calendar year, may now earn an additional $25,000 per year, retroactive to January 1, 2026. This replaces the previous $15,000 limit.

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Monthly deduction reports and payments are due to the MTRS the 10th of the following month in accordance with M.G.L c. 32, § 22 (e.g., September's report and payment are due October 10). Monthly payments can be made via EFT, direct deposit (currently available on a limited basis) or check. Payments made via check must be …

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Overview

MTRS member contribution rates are established pursuant to M.G.L. c. 32, §22. For members of the MTRS, employers are responsible for deducting the mandated percentage from their employees’ regular compensation and forwarding those contributions to the MTRS for deposit. Once an employer has registered a member in MyTRS, the appropriate deduction rate can …

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