Upcoming Participant Events
Understanding Your Defined Benefit Plan and Preparing for Retirement Webinar
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When: 02/10/2026 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Do you have questions about your MERS Defined Benefit Plan? Join us during this webinar as we review the steps you should take now to prepare for your future. We'll help you understand how the defined benefit plan works and review how you can apply online to receive your benefit when you're ready to retire. No matter how far away from retirement you are, this session will better help you understand your defined benefit plan and how it can help you achieve your financial goals in retirement.
View / RegisterSocial Security Overview Webinar
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When: 04/20/2026 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Understanding the components of your retirement income is important and Social Security is a big factor to consider. Join MERS as we discuss hot topics such as eligibility, the process of applying and resources to help you navigate the system. If retirement is in the near future, this webinar is for you!
View / RegisterUnderstanding Your Defined Contribution Plan and Preparing for Retirement Webinar
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When: 06/04/2026 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Do you have a MERS Defined Contribution Plan? Are you interested in learning more about your plan and saving for the future? If so, join us for this session where we will walk through important considerations such as supplemental savings, your financial fitness as well as how to create a paycheck in retirement. We’ll also review investment, beneficiary and distribution information. This session is great for all audiences, regardless of how far away retirement may be.
View / RegisterUnderstanding Your Hybrid Plan and Preparing for Retirement Webinar
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When: 07/23/2026 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Are you enrolled in the MERS Hybrid Plan? If so, we invite you to attend this plan overview session which will provide valuable information and insight into how your plan works. You can expect to walk away with more information on the formula used to calculate your retirement benefit, the importance of designating beneficiaries and keeping them updated and your investment options. We’ll also discuss some important considerations as you prepare for retirement and how MERS tools and resources can help you achieve your financial goals. This session is great for all audiences, regardless of how far away retirement may be.
View / RegisterHealth Care in Retirement Overview Webinar
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When: 09/03/2026 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Health care costs are one of the biggest expenses in retirement. Do you know your options? During this session, MERS staff will discuss retiree health care costs, the benefit options you’ll have in retirement, and provide you with resources to help you get more information. We’ll highlight some Medicare basics, the Aptia365 private health care exchange, and talk about how you can use the MERS Health Care Savings Program in tandem for health care costs. It’s never too soon to start planning for health care expenses in retirement!
View / RegisterUnderstanding Your Defined Benefit Plan and Preparing for Retirement Webinar
Online
When: 11/18/2026 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Do you have questions about your MERS Defined Benefit Plan? Join us during this webinar as we review the steps you should take now to prepare for your future. We'll help you understand how the defined benefit plan works and review how you can apply online to receive your benefit when you're ready to retire. No matter how far away from retirement you are, this session will better help you understand your defined benefit plan and how it can help you achieve your financial goals in retirement.
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