Newsletters

Issue 18 Winter 2015

In this issue:

• MCERA's Member Services Team is Only One Call Away
• Get a Retirement Benefit Estimate Today
• Retirement Workshops: Ask Questions, Get Answers
• COLA Affirmed
• 1099-R Forms Mailed

Issue 15 Winter 2014

In this issue:

• Thinking About Leaving Before Retirement?
• 1099-R Forms Mailed
• Retiree Health Benefits & the Affordable Care Act
• Save Your Seat for a Retirement Workshop in 2014
• Annual Benefit Statements Mailed

Issue 16 Spring 2014

In this issue:

• Membership Categories
• April Retiree COLA Affirmed
• Retirees: Notify Us When You Move
• Actuarial Valuation Report Results
• Summer Election for General Member Seat on Board

Issue 10 Winter 2012

In this issue:

• New Pension Software Goes Live in January
• Reminder: Health Plan Changes in Effect
• Tax Season News for Retirees & Beneficiaries
• How Your Monthly Retirement Allowance is Calculated
• Calculating Benefit Estimates Online

Issue 11 Spring 2012

In this issue:

• Improving Processes and Customer Service
• Retiree News: April COLA 2.5%
• Ready to Retire? Next Steps
• The Road to Retirement
• Software Project Update

Issue 12 Summer 2012

In this issue:

• It's Never Too Early to Think About Retirement
• MCERA Releases First Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
• Revised Economic Assumptions Influence Contribution Rates
• Thinking About Going Back to Work After You Retire?
• Board Meeting Highlights

Issue 6 Winter 2011

In this issue:

• Long Term Investing
• Membership Types and Data
• Vesting
• Retiree Tax News: 1099Rs & Adjusting Withholding
• Board Meeting Highlights

Issue 7 Spring 2011

In this issue:

• General Member Election Announcement
• Meet Your Retirement Board
• Test Your Retirement Plan Knowledge
• April 2011 Retiree COLA
• Investment Insights: The Role of the Investment Consultant

Issue 8 Summer 2011

In this issue:

• Your Defined Benefit Plan
• Board Meeting Highlights
• Retirement Benefit Payment Options
• Newsletter Survey
• Public Fund Study Released

Issue 2 Winter 2010

In this issue:

• Selecting a Retirement Date
• Reciprocity
• Medicare
• Divorce and Your Pension
• FAQs

Issue 3 Spring 2010

In this issue:

• Safety Member Election Announcement
• Terminating Employment
• Letter from the Board Chair
• New Pension Software System Coming
• Retiree Vision Care

Issue 4 Summer 2010

In this issue:

• Jeff Wickman Appointed New Administrator
• Letter from the Board Chair
• Actuarial Reports and Contribution Rates
• Working After Retirement
• Portfolio Diversification