Retirement Planning Sessions for State Members

The Intro to State Plan session is a general overview and is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the plan.  Members will not need a retirement estimate to take part in this presentation.  Topics that will be covered include how your retirement benefit is calculated, how service credit accrues, eligibility/vesting, and common MainePERS terms.  To attend this session, please pre-register using the link provided in the table below or call 1-800-451-9800.

The Ready to Retire session is for those who are eligible and intend to retire within the next year and who have received a retirement estimate within the past year. Topics covered include how each benefit payment option works, how benefits are paid, and other common retirement questions.

To attend this session, please pre-register using the link provided in the table below or call 1-800-451-9800. If you need to request a retirement estimate, contact the State Unit at [email protected] or by calling 1-800-451-9800.

PLEASE NOTE: Only online sessions are currently being offered, each hosted through the ZOOM program. Information about accessing these sessions will be sent to you after registration. Online sessions do not have individual meetings or paperwork assistance at this time, but you may contact our office for additional assistance as needed.

For your reference: Please contact the State of Maine’s State Employee Health & Benefits Office directly at 1-800-422-4503 to discuss other state related benefits, such as retiree health insurance.

2024 and 2025 Retirement Planning Sessions

Introduction to State Plan

Ready to Retire