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As a member of Michigan's Public School Employees Retirement System, you are eligible for one of the best public pensions around. We encourage you to explore this website (and ) to learn all about your pension plan.

Your partners in planning.

Throughout your working career, your employer takes care of your pension plan deductions, wage and service records, and plan contributions. Regular reports are sent to ORS to become part of your personal pension record. When it's time to retire, your employer hands off all your final records to ORS, and we become your partner in retirement.

Take charge of your future.

Don't wait! Learn all about your pension, and then develop a plan for retirement so that it is all you hope it will be. Click here to see why planning and saving is so important.


FAQs
  1. What are ORS office hours?
  2. Am I MIP or Basic?
  3. What does "buying time" mean?
  4. When can I retire?
  5. How much will I get?
  6. When will my pension arrive?
  7. I am ending my public school employment. Can I get a benefit?
  8. What does my survivor need to do when I die?
  9. I am getting divorced. What do I need to do?

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Published on February 5, 2010

Governor Announces Reform Plan

The Governor has recently proposed a series of reforms related to retirement. As more information becomes available, we will share the details on this website, which will be the official place for the latest news regarding the governor's proposal. Please feel free to check back for updates. View the Retirement Incentives for State Government and Public School Employees.

If you need to review your service credit, estimate your pension, and/or apply for retirement, log into miAccount.

Published on January 29, 2010


New Prescription Drug Provider for Public School Retirees

Effective January 1, 2010, prescription drug claims for public school retirees enrolled in the Blue Cross Blue Shield health care plan will be processed by Catalyst Rx. You may still use the same retail and mail order pharmacies you used in the past and your existing prescriptions will transfer over to Catalyst Rx. To fill a prescription, simply present your BCBSM ID card to your pharmacy or mail order provider. If you have questions, call Catalyst Rx toll-free at (866) 288-5209.

Published on January 22, 2010


2010 Insurance Rates for Public School Retirees

Insurance rates change every January. The new rates for 2010 will be included with January warrants and EFT statements. View the new rates now.

Published on December 15, 2009


October 2009 Connections is Published

The Office of Retirement Services is pleased to announce the publication of the October 2009 issue of Connections, our semiannual retiree newsletter.

Articles in this issue include:

  • Study findings

  • Message From the Director

  • Save resources, stay local

  • Calling volunteers

  • Ask an Expert

  • When to Contact ORS 

  • Tracking your assets
     

Published on October 6, 2009


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Other Items of Interest

> Retirement Act: Public Act 300
The operation of Michigan Public Schools Employees Retirement System is controlled by the Public School Employees Retirement Act—Public Act 300 of 1980, as amended.

> Retirement At A Glance
This handy chart outlines the age and service credit you need to retire under the MIP or Basic Plan.

> Connections
Read the latest Connections, the newsletter we deliver twice a year to our retirees.

> Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs)
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports contain a wealth of interesting figures and statistics about the Michigan Public Schools Employees Retirement System.

> Preretirement Seminars
This two-hour meeting is an opportunity for you to hear an overview of your retirement benefits so you can make informed decisions about your retirement and your future.

> Ready, Set, Retire!!
Our Detroit office offers this optional two-hour session for members retiring this year who need assistance with the retirement application forms.




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