Massachusetts State Retirement Board

06/01/2026

MSERS BENEFIT RECIPIENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE: Has your address or mailing address changed? You MUST notify the Retirement Board of your new address to ensure receipt of important documents. Board staff have received a lot of returned mail due to members not having updated their change of address with the Board. If you need to update your address, complete and mail a Benefit Recipient Change of Address Form to our Boston office. Click here to download it: https://bit.ly/3YzCpaP

05/31/2026

MSERS BENEFIT RECIPIENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE: Has your address or mailing address changed? You MUST notify the Retirement Board of your new address to ensure receipt of important documents. Board staff have received a large volume of returned mail because members have not updated their addresses with the Board. If you need to update your address, complete and mail a Benefit Recipient Change of Address Form to our Boston office. Click here to download it: https://bit.ly/3YzCpaP

05/31/2026

AARP is hosting an event at the New England Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA! AARP members and up to five guests receive free admission to the Botanic Garden this summer. Find the details and registration information below:

Join us for a complimentary entrance at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill!

05/31/2026

If you're looking for fun activities around the state, the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism has a calendar of events on its website. Click here to learn about some of the different events that are going on in the next few weeks:

Find events in Massachusetts happening this weekend, plus browse upcoming concerts, festivals, performances, and events happening statewide.

05/30/2026

Active MSERS Members: Are you planning to leave state service? If you do, you have some options regarding your contributions to the Massachusetts State Employees’ Retirement Systems (MSERS). You can review these different options here:

What to do with your contributions after you leave

05/29/2026

Fake traffic violation scams are on the rise. Scammers are using fake fines, court threats, and QR codes to steal personal financial information. It is important to stay alert and think before you click. Check out this AARP article for more information:

Scammers say you need to pay a fine or attend a court hearing

05/29/2026

The May 2026 MSRB Retiree eNews Bulletin is available to read online. This month's issue contains articles about updates to COLA within the House's draft budget, an Unclaimed Property reminder, and more. Click here to read: https://www.mass.gov/doc/msrb-retiree-enews-bulletin-may-2026/download

05/29/2026

Active MSERS Members: Are you ready to retire? If so, you may want to review our "Pre-Retirement Checklist" at the link below. This checklist reviews items such as eligibility for retirement, how to request a buyback, and the Group Classification process. Click here to learn more:

Ready to Retire? Review this list to prepare for retirement and avoid unnecessary delays in the processing of your MSERS retirement application.

05/29/2026

All MSERS Members: Looking for a specific State Retirement Board form? The MSRB “All Forms” web page has all our current forms, including the “Superannuation Retirement Application,” “Option D,” and “Buyback Forms.” Click here to find the form you need:

All current MSRB forms are posted on this page and several have been recently updated, including the New Member Enrollment Forms below. Please be sure to always use the most current form available to ensure that all necessary information is submitted.

05/28/2026

Retirement is a significant milestone and a major life transition. The first year of retirement can offer freedom and excitement, but it may also bring unexpected adjustments as retirees establish new routines. Check out this Forbes article for an idea of what to expect in the first year of retirement:

Your first year of retirement may be an adjustment, here is what you might expect.