As a member of the Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, when you are ready to retire, just follow these simple steps to retirement!

STEP 1

5 years before you plan to retire, attend a "Steps to Retirement" interactive webinar. This will give you a detailed look at the retirement process and your options. The webinar schedule is available on our website.

STEP 2

6 months before you plan to retire, contact MPERA for an official Defined Benefit Estimate Request. The estimate will give you an approximate amount of your monthly benefit and allow you to plan your retirement accordingly.

To learn more about your health benefits/VEBA

STEP 3

30-90 days before you plan to retire, complete the retirement forms that accompanied your benefit estimate and return them to MPERA.

• Important Information Regarding PERS Retirement Form

• PERS Application for Service Retirement Form

• Direct Deposit Agreement

• Withholding Certificate

STEP 4

1 month before you plan to retire, follow up with MPERA.

Don't forget to inform your employer of your retirement!

Contact MPERA if you have any questions.