Learn how the investment return assumption impacts pension funding and how MERS uses a dedicated gains policy to reduce that assumption in a way that lessens the impact on required contributions.
Investment Return Assumption & Dedicated Gains
Learn how the investment return assumption impacts pension funding and how MERS uses a dedicated gains policy to reduce that assumption in a way that lessens the impact on required contributions.
This short video provides an overview of forfeitures in the MERS Defined Contribution and Hybrid Plans. Employers will learn what they are and the options to utilize funds in accordance with IRS guidelines.
A quick walk through of your myMERS landing page and how to access your MERS program information.
As a MERS Defined Benefit retiree, you’ll receive a monthly benefit payment for the rest of your life. The payment option you choose at retirement will determine how much that monthly payment will be and what will happen to that income stream when you pass away.
Reviewing the results of the recently completed Experience Study, including the updated demographic assumptions that will be used going forward.
Learn how smoothing effects contribution amounts towards MERS Defined Benefit Plan.
When it comes to investing, don’t put all of your eggs in one basket…unless that basket is diversified with a smart mix of funds.
Learn about the basics of a service credit purchase and gain insights to the updated process.
Learn about the resources available to decision-makers within the workplace to help employees better prepare for retirement. We’ll discuss the importance of providing benefit education and highlight some ways that MERS can assist in those efforts.
Don’t forget to let us know who your beneficiaries are so that your retirement benefits are handled smoothly without red tape, expense or delay. MERS makes it easy to update beneficiary information through logging in at mersofmich.com.