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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...
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Member news
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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...