Understanding Your Benefits

Thinking about retirement can bring up a lot of emotions, from excitement to uncertainty, and everything in between. One of the best ways to feel prepared for this important time in your life is by understanding your pension benefit ahead of time, and this section is designed to help with exactly that.

Here, members can learn how to schedule a one-on-one Retirement Counseling session for personalized guidance on their specific situation. This section also includes the Plan Document for review, along with information on requesting a Summary Plan Description or Summary of Material Modifications. Members can also find the Forms & Fact Sheets needed to take action on retirement, benefits, or other ERS requests. Finally, this section includes Frequently Asked Questions covering everything from how the ERS works to what happens at retirement.

Whether just starting out or getting ready to retire, these resources are here to help make understanding your pension benefits as clear as possible.