Welcome to the ORS website for members of the Michigan National Guard.
If you served in the Michigan National Guard (Army or Air) you may be
entitled to a retirement benefit from the State of Michigan. You must meet the
following criteria to qualify:
Separated from service
Age 55 or older, and
Have served a minimum of 19
years, 6 months, and 1 day of active National Guard service in the State
Defense Forces and the Michigan National Guard.
The benefit will be at the rate of $600 annually
($50 per month) beginning age 55 or the effective date of application, whichever
is later.
Under the current state law, you must apply for this retirement benefit - it is not
automatic. In addition, the benefit is not retroactive, so be sure to file your
application within 3 months of being separated from the Michigan National Guard
or within 3 months of turning age 55, if no longer a member of the Michigan
National Guard.
Use the links provided on the left to learn more about retirement benefits
available to you through the state of Michigan. Retirement benefits may also be available through the federal government.
Click here to learn more.
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ORS partnering with DMVA to administer state retirement benefits The Office of Retirement Services (ORS) is honored to welcome the retired members of the Michigan National Guard. Beginning October 1, 2012, the Michigan Military Retirement System (MRS) joins four other Michigan retirement systems administered by ORS: Public School Employees, State Employees, State Police, and Judges.
Pension payments going electronic Beginning in January 2013, ORS will issue all pension payments through direct
deposit. It's safe, reliable, and hassle free. If you are receiving paper checks
now, use miAccount to change to direct deposit instantly.
Pension Pay Dates Pensions are paid on the 25th of each month for the month they're due. If the
25th falls on a weekend or holiday, watch for your payment on the previous
business day (December payments are issued about one week early).
Below are the
pay dates for the remainder of 2012:
October 25, November 21, December 18
ORS Holiday Office Closures Our office will be closed on the following dates:
November 6 - Election Day
November 12 - Veterans Day
November 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving Holidays
December 24 & 25 - Christmas Holidays
State office closings for holidays are regulated by the Michigan Department of Civil Service Regulation 5.08. Public Act 124 of 1865 is
the Michigan law governing official state holidays.
