Upcoming Employer Events
MERS CEO Roundtable – Region 4
City: Allegan
When: 05/06/2024 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Join MERS CEO Kerrie Vanden Bosch for updates on what's currently happening at MERS. During this informal discussion you will be able to share your thoughts, provide feedback and/or ask any questions you may have on the topics that are important to you.
View / RegisterUsing Your MERS Defined Contribution Plan With Other MERS Programs to Build an Attractive Retirement Benefits Package
Online
When: 05/16/2024 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
A comprehensive retirement package can provide a competitive advantage for employers looking to attract and retain talent in today’s job market. Join MERS for a live webinar where we will discuss how you can build such a retirement package using your MERS Defined Contribution or Hybrid plan with a combination of programs that include the MERS 457 program, Health Care Savings Program, and Retiree Health Funding Vehicle. We will also review how to submit plan contributions and administer your Defined Contribution, 457 Program and/or Health Care Savings Program within the Employer Portal.
View / RegisterDefined Benefit Employer Reporting Bootcamp (In-person)
City: Lansing
When: 05/29/2024 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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. We’ll also provide a demonstration of the reporting process and talk about some of the common compliance and reporting issues we see when employers submit monthly reports.
View / RegisterUsing Your MERS Defined Benefits Plan With Other MERS Programs to Build an Attractive Retirement Benefits Package
Online
When: 05/30/2024 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
A comprehensive retirement package can provide a competitive advantage for employers looking to attract and retain talent in today’s job market. Join MERS for a live webinar where we will discuss how you can build such a retirement package using your MERS Defined Benefit or Hybrid plan with a combination of programs that include the MERS 457 program, Health Care Savings Program, and Retiree Health Funding Vehicle. We will also review how to submit wages, service, and contributions for your MERS Defined Benefit Plan within the Employer Portal.
View / RegisterDefined Benefit Employer Reporting Bootcamp (In-person)
City: Lansing
When: 06/05/2024 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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. We’ll also provide a demonstration of the reporting process and talk about some of the common compliance and reporting issues we see when employers submit monthly reports.
View / RegisterDefined Benefit Employer Reporting Bootcamp (Virtual)
Online
When: 06/06/2024 - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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. We’ll also provide a demonstration of the reporting process and talk about some of the common compliance and reporting issues we see when employers submit monthly reports.
View / RegisterUnderstanding Annual Actuarial Valuation Report and the Role of Dedicated Gains
Online
When: 08/27/2024 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The annual actuarial valuation (AAV) is an important tool to help you budget for your municipality’s retirement benefits. This report is a snapshot of your Defined Benefit plan, and it contains insight to your plan’s liabilities, funding levels, required contributions and important GASB and state reporting. In this live webinar we discuss your AAV, paying particular attention how excess gains from 2023 will be used in lowering the assumed rate of investment return to 6.93% from 7% within the 2023 AAV.
View / RegisterDefined Benefit Employer Reporting Bootcamp (In-person)
City: Grand Rapids
When: 10/09/2024 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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. We’ll also provide a demonstration of the reporting process and talk about some of the common compliance and reporting issues we see when employers submit monthly reports.
View / RegisterMERS CEO Roundtable – Region 3
City: Mt. Pleasant
When: 10/21/2024 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join MERS CEO Kerrie Vanden Bosch for updates on what's currently happening at MERS. During this informal discussion you will be able to share your thoughts, provide feedback and/or ask any questions you may have on the topics that are important to you.
View / RegisterMERS CEO Roundtable – Region 1
City: Marquette
When: 10/22/2024 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Join MERS CEO Kerrie Vanden Bosch for updates on what's currently happening at MERS. During this informal discussion you will be able to share your thoughts, provide feedback and/or ask any questions you may have on the topics that are important to you.
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