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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.

1099-R forms for all retirees were mailed on January 24th.

W-2 forms for SRBP recipients were mailed on January 21st.

You may also download your 1099-R form by logging into your account.

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

Active members may now access their membership statements online via their TRS account. The statements provide valuable account information, such as an account balance, the lump-sum value of an account, estimated projections, as well as beneficiary and service credit information.

[Read more…] about FY 2019 Annual Membership Statements Now Available Online