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Public Pension Webinar – Your Public Pension and Social Security

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Middlesex County Retirement System is pleased to resume our popular pension education program to provide our members and their families with up-to-date information about their public retirement benefits. This 90-minute webinar will include information on the retirement application process, retirement benefit calculations and payment options, and how your MCRS retirement benefits interact with Social Security. 

This virtual program is free, but preregistration is required. There are a limited number of spots so click here and register early!

March 24, 2021- E-mail Outage

Please be advised that the retirement office was not able to receive e-mail on March 24, 2021.  Please do not hesitate to resend your email inquiries or contact us for a status update for any pending requests.  We are happy to assist you.

COLA

The Middlesex County Retirement System voted unanimously on March 17th to grant retirees the maximum allowable Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).  The maximum COLA allowed by law for retirees of the Middlesex County Retirement System is 3% of the first $16,000 of retirement benefits, or $480.00 per year.  The increase will take effect on July 1st. 

March 16 – 17, 2021 – E-mail Outage

Please be advised that the retirement office was not able to send or receive e-mail between March 16-17, 2021.  Please do not hesitate to resend your email inquiries or contact us for a status update for any pending requests.  We are happy to assist you.  Thank you.

Forms 1099R Have Been Mailed

On January 15, 2021 members and beneficiaries who receive a pension, retirement allowance, or survivor’s allowance from the Middlesex County Retirement System were mailed a Form 1099R. For general information about the taxation of your benefits, click here.  Please be aware, however, that the retirement office is not able to provide specific tax advice.  For additional assistance, our benefit recipients are encouraged to contact a tax consultant.