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Due to the directive from Governor Kemp, TRS is suspending all in-person workshops and counseling sessions until further notice.

If you have an upcoming counseling session, we will be conducting your session by phone or video conference. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us at www.trsga.com/contact-us. We will be working diligently to provide you with alternatives to our presentations to make sure you can continue to be informed about your retirement benefit.

We appreciate your cooperation.

We are grateful to have the opportunity to serve our members by ensuring that you have a benefit that you can count on. There is a lot of uncertainty right now but I want to assure you that we are closely monitoring important developments.

[Read more…] about A Message to Our Members About the Coronavirus from Executive Director L.C. Buster Evans

Retirees: Do you have questions regarding the Health Insurance deduction from your monthly payment?

Please contact the State Health Benefit Plan at 800-610-1863.

Teacher pensions play a vital role in Georgia’s economy. This brochure and video below provides a detailed look at how TRS retirees contribute to the economic success of this great State.

[Read more…] about Video: Economic Impact of Teacher Pensions in Georgia

Effective January 1, 2020, the maximum annual benefit limit under IRC § 41S(b)(l)(A) for a defined benefit plan will be $230,000. The limitation applies to the calendar year.

The maximum salary used for calculating retirement benefits under Internal Revenue Code {IRC) § 401(a)(17) will be $285,000 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020. As a reminder, the limitation for the current fiscal year, which began July 1, 2019, is $280,000.

[Read more…] about 2020 Annual Earnable Compensation and Benefit Limitations

New residency maps are now available to view populations of TRS retirees and active members by City, County, State Senate District, State House District, or U.S. Congressional District.

We encourage you to explore these maps by clicking here.