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Welcome

Welcome to the ORS website for members of the Judge's Retirement System who are in the 401(k) Defined Contribution plan.

We encourage you to and come back often for important information.


FAQs
  1. How can I enroll in the 401(k) Defined Contribution or 401(k)/457 Deferred Compensation Plans?
  2. How does a Defined Benefit Plan differ from a Defined Contribution Plan?
  3. What are the advantages of contributing to a deferred compensation plan?
  4. What do I do if I change my address?
  5. How do I designate or change my beneficiary?
  6. What about continuation of insurance after retirement?

Whats New
Citistreet becomes part of ING
On July 1, 2008, CitiStreet, your Plan's recordkeeper, became part of ING, one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions here in the US.  You will see us change our name to ING over the next few months.  Rest assured, you do not need to do anything.  Your Plan account, including your investments, will remain the same.  Simply continue accessing your account as you do today.

Published on July 30, 2008


March 2008 Connections is Published

The Office of Retirement Services is pleased to announce the publication of the March 2008 issue of Connections, our semiannual retiree newsletter.

Articles in this issue include:

  • ORS Launches miAccount

  • Message From the Director

  • Ask an Expert

  • ORS Implements Member IDs

  • When to Contact ORS

  • Financial Summary for Fiscal Year 2007 

Please share your comments and suggestions with us so we can make Connections more valuable by sending an email to: ORSCustomerService@michigan.gov.

Published on March 14, 2008


Southeast Michigan Office Reopens

ORS is reopening its Detroit, Michigan office on January 7, 2008. We will welcome walk-in customers Monday through Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30AM - at the Cadillac Place, 3068 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 4-700. Please phone (313) 456-4010 before visiting.

Published on January 4, 2008


401(k)/457 Plan Investment Change

Effective July 1, 2007, one existing investment option will be replaced in the State of Michigan 401(k) and 457 plans. All plan participants were notified of these changes by mail in late May 2007. For a copy of this notice and more information about the new investment options, visit the ING website.

Published on May 30, 2007


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