Upcoming Participant Events
Social Security Overview
Online
When: 04/11/2023 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 to apply and resources to help you navigate the system. If retirement is in your near future, this webinar is for you!
View / RegisterUnderstanding your Hybrid Plan and Preparing for Retirement
Online
When: 05/03/2023 - 12:00 am
Are you enrolled in the MERS Hybrid Plan? If so, we invite you at attend this plan overview session which will provide valuable information and insight on 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.
View / RegisterEstate Planning and Long Term Care Basics
Online
When: 06/08/2023 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney — what do all these things mean? No question, estate-planning jargon, and the process to create a plan, can be confusing. During this webinar, an estate planning expert will walk you through important terms and the steps you should take to create an estate plan that protects your family. You’ll get insight on what the goals of creating your plan might be and some of the available tools you can use to accomplish them.
View / RegisterSocial Security Overview – Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset
Online
When: 07/25/2023 - 12:00 am
Did you know that if you don’t pay Social Security taxes on your earnings AND you are eligible for Social Security benefits, the formula used to figure your benefit amount may be reduced? This is known as the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP. Additionally, if you receive a retirement or disability pension from a federal, state, or local government based on your own work for which you didn’t pay Social Security taxes, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may reduce your Social Security spouses or widows/widowers benefits. This is known as the Government Pension Offset, or GPO. If you will be affected by either of these provisions, this video hosted by Vonda VanTil, a Public Affairs Specialist with the SSA will walk you through WEP and GPO in detail and provide resources to help you better understand your Social Security options.
View / RegisterUnderstanding your Defined Contribution Plan and Preparing for Retirement
Online
When: 08/01/2023 - 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.
View / RegisterUnderstanding Your Defined Benefit Plan and Preparing for Retirement
Online
When: 08/08/2023 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Do you have questions about your MERS Defined Benefit Plan? Join us as we review the steps you should take now to prepare for your future. We'll help you understand how the MERS Defined Benefit Plan works and review how you can apply online to receive your benefit when you're ready to retire.
View / RegisterHealth Care in Retirement and Medicare Basics
Online
When: 09/07/2023 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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 Mercer Exchange and talk about how you can use the MERS Health Care Savings Program in tandem for health care costs.
View / RegisterSocial Security Overview
Online
When: 10/25/2023 - 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 to apply and resources to help you navigate the system. If retirement is in your near future, this webinar is for you!
View / RegisterUnderstanding Your Defined Benefit Plan and Preparing for Retirement
Online
When: 11/01/2023 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you have questions about your MERS Defined Benefit Plan? Join us as we review the steps you should take now to prepare for your future. We'll help you understand how the MERS Defined Benefit Plan works and review how you can apply online to receive your benefit when you're ready to retire.
View / RegisterUnderstanding your Defined Contribution Plan and Preparing for Retirement
Online
When: 11/07/2023 - 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.
View / RegisterUnderstanding your Hybrid Plan and Preparing for Retirement
Online
When: 12/07/2023 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Are you enrolled in the MERS Hybrid Plan? If so, we invite you at attend this plan overview session which will provide valuable information and insight on 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.
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