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Michigan Office of Retirement Services

E-Learning Modules

Planning Your Retirement online presentations

Learn more about your retirement plan and pension when it's convenient for you anytime, anywhere. Read the e-learning module overviews below and select the ones of interest to you.

Qualifying for Your Pension e-learning module

Qualifying for Your Pension and Premium Subsidy

When can you retire? If you qualify for your pension, does that mean you also qualify for the premium subsidy benefit when you retire? If you do have the premium subsidy benefit, what are some factors that could delay your insurance subsidy? This module answers these eligibility questions.

Running time: 3:00
Qualifying for Your Pension and Premium Subsidy - Module
Pension Payment Options e-learning module

Pension Payment Options

The Pension Payment Options module explores payment options, how survivor options work, and what happens to your pension if you die. Plus, you'll get tips to avoid the most common mistakes we see on pension election paperwork.

Download this document as a quick reference.

Running time: 4:15

Pension Payment Options - Module
Deferred vs. Early Reduced e-learning module

Deferred vs. Early Reduced Retirement

If you're between ages 55 and 60 and leaving public school employment, you might face a choice between taking an early reduced retirement or deferring your retirement until you meet age eligibility. Your choice could affect your eligibility for an insurance premium subsidy and when it may begin. View this module to learn more about these options.

Running time: 7:45
Deferred vs. Early Reduced Retirement - Module
Paying Off a TDP Agreement e-learning module

Paying Off a TDP Agreement at Retirement

Do you have questions about paying off a tax-deferred payment agreement before retirement? View this short module to learn about your options and how to avoid some common mistakes that could affect your retirement plans.

Running time: 4:21

Paying Off a TDP Agreement at Retirement - Module
Summer Birthday Provision e-learning module

Summer Birthday Provision

Is your birthday in July, August, or September? Do you want to know how that affects when you can you retire? View this module to learn about the summer birthday provision.

Running time: 6:00
Summer Birthday Provision - Module
Managing Your Retirement e-learning module

Managing Your Retirement Account

It's never too early or too late to start planning for your financial future. Get proactive and give your retirement account a regular check-up in our secure online tool, miAccount. Here's how you do it.

Running time: 6:08
Managing Your Retirement Account - Module