MSRS Winter Messenger 2020

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WINTER 2020

 

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Greetings from MSRS!

Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) has recently launched a digital version of our quarterly newsletter for our participants. Our mission is to empower Minnesota public employees to build strong foundations for retirement. As a plan participant, you are receiving our first electronic MSRS newsletter from GovDelivery. Please add us to your contact list and we look forward to providing you with pension updates in the future.


Board Elections

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The Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) Board election begins soon. Active and deferred members of the General, Unclassified, Correctional Retirement Plans and all retirees will receive a ballot in the mail in early February.


Four positions are up for election this year. General and Unclassified Retirement Plan members vote for two candidates. Correctional Retirement Plan members and retirees vote for one candidate. The State Patrol Retirement Plan is not included in the 2020 election. Ballots will be counted on March 19. Each position is a four-year term that begins on May 4, 2020.

Two Ways to Vote:

  • By Mail – Deadline: Postmarked Monday, March 2, 2020
  • Online – Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11:59

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Communications Survey

MSRS continually considers different ways to educate participants about their MSRS pension, Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan (MNDCP) and/or Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) accounts. Feedback is important to help us design communications that meet your needs.

As a participant in these plans, we would like to hear from you. Please take the 3-minute survey to help us fine-tune future communication efforts.

Take the Survey


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Planning to Retire?

Consider attending a half-day, no cost retirement planning seminar sponsored by MSRS. The Pre-Retirement seminars are for those retiring within the next five years. Seminars are offered at locations throughout Minnesota.

RETIREMENT SEMINAR TOPICS

  • Pension retirement income and survivor options
  • Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) overview and how to access funds
  • Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan (MNDCP) retirement income options
  • Social Security retirement benefits

SIGN-UP & RESOURCES


Annual Financial Reports

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The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and the Actuarial report are now available on the MSRS website.  

View Financial Reports