Moreover, the retiree must be employed in a full-time position subject to membership in the MTRS, for at least five full years from his reinstatement date in order to accrue additional retirement benefits. Those services includes in-home supportive care, family caregiver support, nutrition programs, protective services, supportive housing options, long-term care counseling and advocacy, health insurance counseling and prescription drug coverage assistance, access to dementia and behavioral health support services, assisted living residence certification and information, along with a variety of other programs and services. trailer 03/30/2023 - 8:30am. The feedback will only be used for improving the website. '/BLxad|+%[2x%dO,W&g}9a?Ri710vwUJZ}Z5aH6'pUcW7e)sd/Z\_D1Y6s_EjWx].GuC3G}\]O,.:L[auO/udI@_\uL@{`LYUs}m}JW.8633d)2jO]LiP/5h[q/B[x}XZk}=KPQw>%+bK=""v^jdnO}l_!Zo*wny{EsriZee7DwzZk\X*~ We suggest that you notify your benefits coordinator at least three months prior to your effective date of retirement so that you have sufficient time to gather information on your health care options. Please limit your input to 500 characters. You must receive your monthly member-survivor benefit payments by electronic transfer (also known as direct deposit) to your bank checking or savings account. Sample worksheet: This is not an interactive worksheet that you can fill in on screen. In 1975, the Legislature repealed this formula, effective 1976. Under Option C, the member-survivor benefit is equal to two-thirds of the amount of the retirement allowance that the member was receiving at the time of his or her death. Title: DRS-R005-PPS-1202 Author: If the new account is a checking account, please attach a voided check to your correspondence. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a number of services to help seniors stay healthy, independent, and engaged in their communities. In some cases, we have discovered that, after a retiree has died, a family member has continued to collect benefitseven though that family member is not eligible for any survivor benefits. If your spouse died as a result of the injury or condition that was the basis for his or her accidental disability retirement, you may be eligible to receive accidental death benefits. Please remove any contact information or personal data from your feedback. If a teleconference or videoconference appointment is not preferred . <<4D6FD09689208F44A93A55954EC976C9>]/Prev 168797/XRefStm 1432>> >Oo; z52%U ua Each year Medicare assists millions of older Americans and disabled Americans in meeting the costs of health care coverage. THE NEXT TASK FORCE MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR: Date: June 12, 2013 Time: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon xref For questions about your coverage or premium, contact the Group Insurance Commission at 617-727-2310. We will use this information to improve this page. While we may deduct your health insurance premiums from your monthly check and forward them to either the GIC or your city or town treasurer, that service and bookkeeping function is our only involvement. Additionally, if there is any change in the amount of your monthly benefit payment you will receive a paper statement in the mail. The health insurance options available to you under this plan will vary according to the insurance plans negotiated within your local community. If you are married, you should consider the need to cover your spouse or dependent children, if any. If you would like to continue helping us improve Mass.gov, join our user panel to test new features for the site. How to read your check or direct deposit statement. Eligibility for the Home Care Program is based on age, residence, income, and ability to carry out daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and meal preparation. Please make sure you sign and date the form in the presence of a notary. (In other words, the retiree cannot recoup his or her retirement benefits for the period during which he or she waived them.). 4 : Identifies payments received by a survivor, beneficiary or estate of a deceased member or retiree. Note to recent retirees: When you were an active educator, your health insurance premiums may have been withheld on a pre-tax basis. Starting in 2007, the Medicare Part B premium is based on retirees income: In the past, all Medicare-eligible retirees paid the same premium for their Medicare Part B coverage. If you rely exclusively on your Social Security checks . The feedback will only be used for improving the website. Please check with your local benefits coordinator or the Group Insurance Commission to see if you are required to switch to Medicare upon becoming eligible.). Accordingly, you may want to print this page and complete the worksheet on paper. Guests needing to discuss their accounts should call PERS to arrange a scheduled time to speak with a retirement counselor. Benefit Mailing Dates ; Retiree Net Pay Estimator ; . ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the official website. Prescription Advantage is a state-sponsored prescription drug program administered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs for seniors and people with disabilities. endstream endobj 211 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[6 163]/Length 27/Size 169/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream Social Security income is generally taxable at the federal level, though whether or not you have to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits depends on your income level. Drop-off hours at both offices are Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, except on state holidays. Visits to PERS are by appointment only. The tax-free portion depends on the amount of your after-tax contributions to the retirement system, when your contributions were made, and your life expectancy at the time of your retirement. startxref 212 0 obj <>stream Learn more about the Massachusetts State Retirement Board. The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) provides free financial education workshops for senior citizens. We will use this information to improve this page. will not be receiving a monthly survivor benefit from the MTRS, you will pay your insurance premium directly to the Group Insurance Commission. Your First Monthly Benefit Payment After all Forms and documentation are on file with KPPA, your initial retirement benefit will be processed the month in which your retirement is effective. 0000120492 00000 n 0TqV&Wq:qeh&2+V+='=yP2OYH2jlv|p_AjP2Ywm\Y[!&V^n4 AhBO9Ym%!X%gmD&ZARnm*7xuI,!R x8w1x\dPl{GK+6>p0FYU+OP1J-Sj{fsR`df HCfR5Ti iLKfA84 kJ-NA2|zgG TR^C"Qa[s a*_gj? If you have direct deposit and have not elected to Go Green, you will receive a statement in the mail as a record of your monthly benefit. You are receiving your own MTRS retirement benefit and, as a result of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), you are also receiving a benefit from another MTRS member. This website has been created and is supported as a joint effort between the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Mass Home Care Association. Salary means, essentially, the type of payments that constitute the regular compensation used in the calculation of your retirement allowance, including but not limited to your contractual salary, longevity, and eligible extra duty stipends, including stipends for athletic coaching. To report a death of an MSERS member please either call 617-367-9333 x851 or send an email to [email protected]. If you are requesting verification for Social Security purposes, please be sure to tell the MTRS representative this, as we will need to include additional information in your letter. @ 8An"|.oe*BUvT%9%m"[*kp5A aa0[sM#e}`st&(s=o#j If you find the deceased members name, please COMPLETE our, participate in the Retired Municipal Teachers (RMT) Program (see list below) or. Payment will be made to the guardian of each child for his or her benefit. To determine your federal tax liability of your retirement allowance in your first year of retirement, review and complete the following sample worksheet. We will gladly answer your questions on your MTRS benefits regarding your retirement and keep you up to date on relevant issues, such as pending benefits and our services,legislation,Boardelections andcost-of-living adjustmentsby way of ournewslettersand special mailings. If You Have Direct Deposit Your retirement benefit is subject to federal income taxes. Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg. In November 2011, pursuant to Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011, the base increased to $13,000 for a maximum annual increase of $390. The standard Medicare Part B premium in 2007 is $93.50/month. September 15. c. 91A, a disability retirees annual post-retirement earningsfrom both the private and public sectorswhen added to his or her disability retirement allowance, cannot exceed the amount of salary that would have been payable to the retiree had he or she remained in service in the grade held at the time of retirement, plus $15,000. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws c. 32, 91, there are limitations on the amount of time that a rehired retiree may work and the amount of money that he or she may earn. For retirees whose total earnings exceed $80,000 (for a single person) or $160,000 (for a married couple filing jointly), the Part B premiums increase on a sliding scale, up to a maximum of $161.40/month for those retirees whose income exceeds $200,000 (single) or $400,000 (married filing jointly). A federally funded health insurance program, Medicare is the largest health insurance program in the world. Bypass the call center if you know your party's extension. Yes. Although generally 3%, the FY2023 COLA was increased to 5% on the first $13,000 of the retirement benefit, for a maximum increase of $650 per year or $54.17 per month (5% x $13,000/year = $650/year; $650/year 12 months = $54.17/month). Our numbers are 800-444-7377 and 601-359-3589. Yes. Earnings include compensation in any form, including annuity/insurance premiums and other fringe benefits, and implies some labor, management or supervision in production of the income and not income derived merely from ownership of property. 0000000016 00000 n Springfield, MA 01144-4028 Phone 413-784-1711 Fax 413-784-1707 Online mass.gov/mtrs. The SBP Open Season allows for retirees receiving retired pay, eligible members, or former members awaiting retired pay who are currently NOT enrolled in SBP or RCSBP (Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan) to enroll. Most school districts offer continued health insurance to their retirees and either: How this insurance will be administered depends upon which school system you are retiring from. If you choose to forego any coverage at the time of your retirement, you should ask your insurance coordinator whether you will be able to enroll for coverage at some later date. The percentage was based on the previous years consumer price index (CPI) increase. As a reminder, you will not receive a direct deposit statement every month. We will use this information to improve this page. The MTRS is not responsible for its accuracy. You should seek advice from a professional tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service. There is a 60-day deadline to apply for retirement. Possibly. you were age 55 or had 20 years of creditable service before July 1, 1983 and you received half support from your spouse. 0000163621 00000 n Accordingly, please note: No. 0000030403 00000 n You can also file for retirement up to sixty (60) days after you leave state service. This page is located more than 3 levels deep within a topic. 617-727-7750 If the members retirement allowance is paid by: Please note that if any retirement allowance was paid to the member after his or her death, the MTRS must recover the overpayment before paying a survivor benefit. Specifically, you should determine your local communitys policy regarding the coverage of your spouse in the event that you predecease him or her. A lump-sum benefit is a single, one-time payment to the survivor beneficiary or beneficiaries and constitutes the entire benefit. You are receiving your own survivor or accidental disability retirement benefit, and benefits on behalf of your dependent children (you will receive a 1099 for your benefit, and one for each dependent child, all reported under your Social Security number). The notary needs to complete their section in its entirety. Maintain an accurate record of your personal, financial and beneficiary information as a retiree A retiree who has waived his or her retirement benefits is not subject to the time and earnings limitations and is not required to make contributions to the pension system. 0000120465 00000 n Retired and annuitant pay is due on the first of the month. You will, however, still need to send us the original form with your original signature. Toll free Local Elder Service Agency: 800-243-4636. c. 32, 91(e) are advised to consult with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for guidance on the certification requirements for re-employed retirees.). b*PV]s.o>5)&YdK}TT+'J?6u'&>#Sar`f|7?uVr{NtHBQL}'\*u%cvwE3*t h(i5b\{RiK'.{cL`Y?B'IOc9e$!MA dErfwEs`Iu=##~V$.Y\;C:wn^43'sA1$d 2Qp({=4zXebINH/`2|4av9J:o%n $pBYv 0&98p;>!-K;v(\oS oZyo@d y8_]j6#G>`'S{ fH{p5* p_.'N9az\46NV44r"#\-#e/+fmtj~{(ZJ!dhk!1`PP,ecu r{5FQC{v/'-g?GD6|dcyfl*1 BJB{f4u$a$6X?^k'7DD>|b\[jR{e U:U55Z{vOT9+6^WS2NB$83Bg! (R^"0h]]o +7~IO'~h&zzr-`9aq4PUn(&S\mI+vBFE\Q4NS]&H Y%A =+:1&b$fB&~dq5A\0)Jn)VV2|]PH If you are the parent or guardian of dependent children who are receiving survivor benefits, you will receiveand must complete and returna Benefit Verification form for each child (the childs name will appear in Part 2). To navigate within MyTRS, always use the links in the left margin. Any health insurance benefit that you may be entitled to will be administered under the insurance program that your spouse was eligible to join upon his or her retirement. Approximately three months before our Board elections (held every four years), we notify active and retired members of the upcoming nomination and election process. Regardless of the group insurance program you may be offered after your retirement, you should contact your local insurance coordinator approximately three months prior to your effective date of retirement in order to obtain the necessary forms for coverage. These sessions include fraud and scam prevention, banking, credit, savings, financial recovery, and more. However, if you designate someone to receive the pro-rata amount due in the month of your death, we can issue payment directly to your designee rather than your estate. California. If the 15th falls on a weekend, your payment will be mailed on the prior business day. 0000057001 00000 n Month 2022 Mail Dates 2022 Direct Deposit Dates January Thursday, 1/27 Monday, 1/31 February Thursday, 2/24 Monday, 2/28 The MSERS is a contributory defined benefit system governed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32.