Upcoming Employer Events
Understanding Your Defined Contribution Plan: Rules, Changes, and Tools
Online
When: 07/08/2026 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This session provides an overview of the MERS Defined Contribution Plan, including key plan rules related to enrollment, contributions, and service. We’ll explain what changed following our recent recordkeeper transition from Alerus to Empower and what those changes mean for you and your employees. While this session will not include a step-by-step walkthrough of the online portal, we will highlight new features and tools available to support you and your employees.
View / RegisterUnderstanding Your 457 Program: Rules, Changes, and Tools
Online
When: 07/09/2026 - 8:00 am - 9:00 am
This session provides an overview of the MERS 457 Program, including key plan rules related to enrollment and contributions. We’ll explain what changed following our recent recordkeeper transition from Alerus to Empower and what those changes mean for you and your employees. While this session will not include a step-by-step walkthrough of the online portal, we will highlight new features and tools available to support you and your employees.
View / RegisterUnderstanding Your Health Care Savings Program: Rules, Changes, and Tools
Online
When: 07/23/2026 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
This session provides an overview of the MERS Health Care Savings Program (HCSP), including key plan rules related to contributions, beneficiaries, and distributions. We’ll explain what changed following our recent recordkeeper transition from Alerus to Empower and what those changes mean for you and your employees. While this session will not include a step-by-step walkthrough of the online portal, we will highlight new features and tools available to support you and your employees.
View / RegisterUnderstanding Your RHFV or ISP: Rules, Changes, and Tools
Online
When: 07/27/2026 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This session provides an overview of the MERS Retiree Health Funding Vehicle (RHFV) and Investment Services Program (ISP). We’ll walk through how to make contributions and use the funds. We’ll also highlight new features and tools available to help you make the most of your plan.
View / RegisterDefined Benefit Employer Reporting Bootcamp (In-person)
City: Lansing
When: 08/25/2026 - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
As a reporting contact for your municipality’s MERS Defined Benefit Plan, you play an important role in ensuring plan participant information is accurately shared with MERS each month. And even the smallest errors can result in large issues when it comes time to apply for retirement. MERS is here to help! We invite you to join us for a free Defined Benefit Reporting Bootcamp where our staff will provide an in-depth overview on the defined benefit plan and how it works. You’ll learn more about provisions offered under the plan and where you can locate your municipality’s specific benefit structure...
View / RegisterDefined Contribution Employer Reporting Bootcamp (In-person)
City: Lansing
When: 08/25/2026 - 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
We invite those who are responsible for reporting defined contribution plan information to MERS to join us for a free reporting bootcamp where our staff will provide an in-depth overview on...
View / RegisterDefined Contribution Employer Reporting Bootcamp (In-person)
City: Lansing
When: 08/26/2026 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
We invite those who are responsible for reporting defined contribution plan information to MERS to join us for a free reporting bootcamp where our staff will provide an in-depth overview on...
View / RegisterDefined Benefit Employer Reporting Bootcamp (In-person)
City: Gaylord
When: 08/26/2026 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
As a reporting contact for your municipality’s MERS Defined Benefit Plan, you play an important role in ensuring plan participant information is accurately shared with MERS each month. And even the smallest errors can result in large issues when it comes time to apply for retirement. MERS is here to help! We invite you to join us for a free Defined Benefit Reporting Bootcamp where our staff will provide an in-depth overview on the defined benefit plan and how it works. You’ll learn more about provisions offered under the plan and where you can locate your municipality’s specific benefit structure.
View / RegisterDefined Benefit Employer Reporting Bootcamp (Virtual)
Online
When: 09/09/2026 - 9:00 am - 11:30 pm
As a reporting contact for your municipality’s MERS Defined Benefit Plan, you play an important role in ensuring plan participant information is accurately shared with MERS each month. And even the smallest errors can result in large issues when it comes time to apply for retirement. MERS is here to help! We invite you to join us for a free Defined Benefit Reporting Bootcamp where our staff will provide an in-depth overview on the defined benefit plan and how it works. You’ll learn more about provisions offered under the plan and where you can locate your municipality’s specific benefit structure.
View / RegisterDefined Contribution Employer Reporting Bootcamp (Virtual)
Online
When: 09/10/2026 - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
We invite those who are responsible for reporting defined contribution plan information to MERS to join us for a free reporting bootcamp where our staff will provide an in-depth overview on...
View / RegisterDefined Benefit Employer Reporting Bootcamp (In-person)
City: Grand Rapids, MI 49503
When: 10/07/2026 - 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
As a reporting contact for your municipality’s MERS Defined Benefit Plan, you play an important role in ensuring plan participant information is accurately shared with MERS each month. And even the smallest errors can result in large issues when it comes time to apply for retirement. MERS is here to help! We invite you to join us for a free Defined Benefit Reporting Bootcamp where our staff will provide an in-depth overview on the defined benefit plan and how it works. You’ll learn more about provisions offered under the plan and where you can locate your municipality’s specific benefit structure.
View / RegisterDefined Contribution Employer Reporting Bootcamp (In-person)
City: Grand Rapids, MI 49503
When: 10/07/2026 - 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
We invite those who are responsible for reporting defined contribution plan information to MERS to join us for a free reporting bootcamp where our staff will provide an in-depth overview on...
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