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Welcome

Welcome to the ORS website for members of the Judge's Retirement System who are in the Defined Benefit plan.

We encourage you to and come back often for important information.


FAQs
  1. How much money do I have on deposit?
  2. Who is my beneficiary?
  3. When will I qualify for retirement?
  4. What are the requirements for vesting (deferred retirement)?
  5. When should I apply for retirement?
  6. What day of the month are payments issued?
  7. What is the pension formula?
  8. Can I receive a written pension estimate?
  9. Can you send me information on my pension for use in a court case, mortgage verification, etc?
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Whats New
Citistreet becomes part of ING
On July 1, 2008, CitiStreet, your Plan's recordkeeper, became part of ING, one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions here in the US.  You will see us change our name to ING over the next few months.  Rest assured, you do not need to do anything.  Your Plan account, including your investments, will remain the same.  Simply continue accessing your account as you do today.

Published on July 30, 2008


401(k)/457 Plans Investment Changes

Effective June 30, 2008, ten new SsgA Target Retirement Asset Allocation funds will replace the three existing asset allocation funds in the state of Michigan 401(k) and 457 plans. The default investment fund will change to the new SsgA Target Retirement Asset Allocation funds for participants who have never elected an investment option. The investment fees for the new funds will be 25 basis points, a 50 percent reduction from the current asset allocation funds.

All plan participants were notified of these changes by mail in May 2008. Click on New Investment Options or visit the Plan Administrator website for a full description of these changes.

Published on June 19, 2008


March 2008 Connections is Published

The Office of Retirement Services is pleased to announce the publication of the March 2008 issue of Connections, our semiannual retiree newsletter.

Articles in this issue include:

  • ORS Launches miAccount

  • Message From the Director

  • Ask an Expert

  • ORS Implements Member IDs

  • When to Contact ORS

  • Financial Summary for Fiscal Year 2007 

Please share your comments and suggestions with us so we can make Connections more valuable by sending an email to: ORSCustomerService@michigan.gov.

Published on March 14, 2008


2007 CAFR is published

The 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Judges Retirement System has been published. Click here to view the online version. For a printed copy please contact us.

Published on January 17, 2008


Southeast Michigan Office Reopens

ORS is reopening its Detroit, Michigan office on January 7, 2008. We will welcome walk-in customers Monday through Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30AM - at the Cadillac Place, 3068 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 4-700. Please phone (313) 456-4010 before visiting.

Published on January 4, 2008


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