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Retirees: Have Questions Regarding Health Insurance Deductions?
Retirees: Do you have questions regarding the Health Insurance deduction from your monthly payment?
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Published: January 17, 2020
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Auditing of Retiree Accounts
TRS reviews all retiree employment on a monthly basis, just as it does all active members. Additionally, TRS performs detailed audits of TRS retirees’ employment records from both the Department of Audits and the Department of Labor.
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Published: September 20, 2021
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Allowable Employment – Disability Retirees
If you retired on a disability retirement, Georgia law imposes salary limitations on disability retirees.
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Disability Retiree Employment
If you plan to hire a TRS retiree who retired under disability retirement, you must complete the Employment Verification Form and submit to TRS prior to hiring.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Beneficiary Information – Retirees
As a retiree, there are very limited instances where you can change your beneficiary. Should your beneficiary predecease you, you can make new beneficiary designations according to the provisions of the retirement plan under which you retired.
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Death of a Retiree
Upon the death of a retiree, TRS should be contacted as soon as possible (404-352-6500 or 800-352-0650), with the following information
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Published: September 28, 2021
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2021 Retiree Underwithheld Federal Income Tax Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you are a TRS retiree with federal income tax withholding for January and February that was lower than the appropriate amount for your monthly benefit, please refer to the frequently asked questions below to find answers about the issue and resources available to you.
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Annual Audit of Employment of TRS Retirees
Department of Audits will be performing detailed audits of employment records searching for TRS retirees.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: October 5, 2021
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Verifying/Reporting TRS Retirees
Verifying and Reporting TRS Retirees
Published: October 7, 2021
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Retiree Events
We have created a workshop aimed at keeping you informed throughout your retirement, including information about what’s new at TRS, membership statistics, a financial update, as well as any legislation that may affect you.
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Published: August 31, 2021
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Hello, Retirees!
Thank you for your service and dedication to the education of the children, youth, and adults of the great state of Georgia! You have worked hard for many years, and now you can count on TRS to provide you with the retirement benefits the State provides you.
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Published: September 20, 2021
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Allowable Employment – Service Retirees
All employment as a teacher, whether directly or indirectly (i.e. independent contractor, private temporary company, etc.) with a TRS employer is subject to salary and service limitations as outlined in Georgia law and TRS policy.
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Hiring TRS Retirees
Retired members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) have the ability to be employed on either a full or part-time basis under certain terms and conditions.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Part Time Hourly and Salaried
A TRS retiree who retired on a service retirement may return to work as a teacher on a less than half-time basis. If working less than half-time, the hourly rate or salary cannot exceed 49% of the compensation that would normally be paid to you if you worked on a full-time basis in the position.
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Death of a Beneficiary
As a retiree, should your beneficiary predecease you, you can make new beneficiary designations according to the provisions of the retirement plan under which you retired.
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Plans A or B Option 1
If the retiree chose retirement Plan A or Plan B – Option 1, the deceased retiree’s beneficiary(ies) could be eligible for a lump sum refund, and will need to provide TRS the following
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Plan B All Other Options
If the retiree chose Plan B-Option 2, 2 Pop-up, 3, 3 Pop-up, or 4, the deceased retiree’s beneficiary(ies) are eligible for a monthly benefit, and TRS will need the following
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Published: October 5, 2021
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What Makes a Happy Retiree? Featuring Best-Selling Author Wes Moss!
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Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: March 20, 2023
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Changing Your Plan of Retirement
Published: September 18, 2021
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Your Monthly Benefit Payment
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Published: September 20, 2021
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Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs)
In addition to your TRS membership, you may be eligible for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) if the cost of living increases as determined by the CPI.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 20, 2021
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Taxes
Published: September 20, 2021
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Health and Dental Coverage
Published: September 20, 2021
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Working After Retirement
All employment as a teacher, whether directly or indirectly (i.e. independent contractor, private temporary company, etc.) with a TRS employer is subject to salary and service limitations as outlined in Georgia law and TRS policy.
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Published: September 20, 2021
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PBI Data Breach
Published: July 10, 2023
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Contractual Employment
If you are engaged in an independent contracting relationship, or employed by a private entity doing business with a TRS covered employer in a position which would normally be held by a teacher as determined by the Board of Trustees, your compensation is limited to one half of the average annual compensation used to calculate your retirement benefit or your final salary at the time of your retirement, whichever is greater.
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Full Time Employment
Private School Teaching Teaching in a State Other than Georgia Employment in the Private Sector (See Contractual Employment) Self-Employment (See Contractual Employment)
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Other
Classroom Aide Substitute Teaching Adjunct Professors
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Name Changes in Retirement
In the event your name changes during retirement, you must mail in the following to TRS: a letter requesting the name change, signed with your new name, along with documentation (marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.) verifying the name change.
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Published: September 28, 2021
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Designating a Contact Person to Work with TRS
When designating contact persons, you can name one staff member to serve as the contact for more than one TRS division; however, two staff members cannot share one contact position.
Tags: Retiree
Published: October 5, 2021
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Suspending or Terminating Benefit Payment
If you return to work in a position that does not allow you to continue receiving your monthly benefit payment, you will have the choice to terminate or suspend your retirement.
Tags: Retiree
Published: October 5, 2021
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Unused Sick Leave Credit at Retirement
At retirement, TRS members can establish credit for unused sick leave earned with current and previous employers. Based on Georgia law, a member can receive credit for unused sick leave at retirement only if he or she has not received payment of any kind for the leave
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Published: October 5, 2021
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Social Security
Your TRS retirement benefit is not reduced, or affected in any way, by a benefit you are eligible to receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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Published: September 20, 2021
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Advice for Active Members and Retirees: From a Retired TRS Member Mrs. Rhonda Lastie
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Published: September 9, 2021
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Teachers are Amongst the Wealthiest Retirees! Featuring Dale Alexander of Alexander & Company
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Published: September 28, 2021
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House Bill (HB) 385 For Retirees and Employers Explained
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Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 16, 2022
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Retirement Services: Beneficiaries, Over Payments and Retiree Pension Checks- Part 1
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Published: October 20, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19 and Teachers Retirement System for Members, Retirees, and Employers
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: May 20, 2020
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Residency Maps
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.
Published: July 30, 2019
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Economic Impact
Teacher pensions play a vital role in Georgia's economy. This brochure provides a detailed look at how TRS retirees contribute to the economic success of this great State.
Published: September 17, 2021
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Suspending or Terminating Retirement
If a TRS retiree returns to work in any capacity other than what is listed above as acceptable employment, he or she may work one-half time or greater in a TRS-covered position and either suspend or terminate his or her retirement benefit.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Important Updates About Your 2021 Benefit!
Happy 2021 retirees and we hope that this year is off to a great start! You may have noticed a difference in your January, 2021, benefit.
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Published: January 5, 2021
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Video: Economic Impact of Teacher Pensions in Georgia
A detailed look at how TRS retirees contribute to the economic success of Georgia.
Published: November 20, 2019
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About TRS
TRS administers the fund from which teachers in the state’s public schools, many employees of the University System of Georgia, and certain other designated employees in educational-related work environments receive retirement benefits.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 21, 2021
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Forms
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Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 26, 2021
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Confidentiality Policy
At the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS), we are committed to honoring the privacy of our members. In an effort to protect our members, we adhere to a strict policy regarding the release of confidential information. The TRS Confidentiality Policy helps to ensure that the release of personal information to a third party is authorized by the member or a properly executed power of attorney or guardian.
Published: August 27, 2021
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FY2021 Annual Membership Statements Are Available
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.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: November 12, 2021
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Legislative Update 2019
During the legislative session, TRS posts legislative updates from the Georgia General Assembly that may affect the teachers pension system. Pending legislation is sponsored by members of the Georgia House or Senate, and does not become law until the Governor signs the bill. TRS does not draft or lobby for/against any legislation.
Published: February 25, 2019
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Welcome, Employers!
Our website is your source for the latest information from TRS, Georgia’s largest public employee retirement system. At TRS, we strive to provide information and materials that will enable you to fulfill your pension administration obligations for your employees.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 20, 2021
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Beneficiary Designees
As you retire and select your plan of retirement, you will also be selecting primary and secondary beneficiaries. If you choose a beneficiary who is more than ten years younger than you, who is not your spouse, your benefit may be subject to the required minimum distribution incidental benefit (MDIB) rules of the Internal Revenue Service
Published: September 27, 2021
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Life Changes
Events, or life changes, occurring during the course of your TRS membership may necessitate you contacting our office to report beneficiary changes or name changes.
Published: September 27, 2021
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How TRS Benefits You!
Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan which requires contributions from you and your employer, is determined by a formula based on your years of service and/or age and your final average salary, and will be paid to you throughout your lifetime.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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How Contributions Work
In order to successfully plan for your retirement, you need to understand how contributions are made to your TRS account. Your pension is funded by 3 sources: member contributions, employer contributions, and investment earnings.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Changing Your Plan of Retirement
After you begin receiving a monthly retirement benefit, if you have chosen Plan A (Maximum Plan) or Plan B Option 1, you cannot change to a survivorship plan, which allows a monthly benefit to be passed to a beneficiary at your death.
Tags: Retiree
Published: October 5, 2021
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Supplementing Your TRS Benefit
Published: October 6, 2021
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The Funding of Your TRS Account
All members of TRS currently contribute 6.00% of earnable compensation* to TRS by payroll deduction. Earnable compensation is defined as the full regular compensation payable to a member for his full normal working time. Contributions are made on a before-federal tax basis.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Earnable Compensation
Earnable compensation is defined as the full regular compensation payable to a member for full normal working time.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Georgia is Counting on You
Census data powers much of what we do. Government, business, and many social activities and programs are affected by Census data.
Published: September 14, 2020
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House Bill 385
House Bill 385 and it's impact to employers .
Published: May 24, 2022
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Account Login
Published: March 20, 2023
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