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2012 Retirement Reform

Employer Overview - 2012 Retirement Reform

Introductory text for employers about reform.

<b>Employer Overview</b>

This page provides public school reporting units with information about the 2012 Retirement Reform for Michigan public school employees.

<b>Public Act 300 of 2012 Study is Available</b>

Public Act 300 of 2012 Study is Available

Snyder signs PA359, confirms election deadline of January 9, 2013.

Snyder signs PA359, confirms election deadline of January 9, 2013.

<b>Legislative Summary</b>

Legislative Summary

Michigan Legislative Website - SB 1040

Michigan Legislative Website - SB 1040

Reporting Updates

Reporting Updates

2012 MPSERS Reform System Changes

2012 MPSERS Reform System Changes

Reporting Changes - Benefit Plans

Reporting Changes - Benefit Plans

Reporting New Employees Who First Work On or After September 4, 2012

Reporting New Employees Who First Work On or After September 4, 2012

Testing Instructions for all RU's

Testing Instructions for all RU's

The Reporting Instruction Manual has been updated to include the most recent version of the Detail 4 - DC Contributions File Layout. Go to www.michigan.gov/orsrim, Chapter 15.01.07

The Reporting Instruction Manual has been updated to include the most recent version of the Detail 4 - DC Contributions File Layout. Go to www.michigan.gov/orsrim, Chapter 15.01.07

New Hire Retirement Plan Election form R0940C (Updated 4/2013)

New Hire Retirement Plan Election form R0940C (Updated 4/2013)

RIM Updates

RIM Updates

Reporting Webinars

Reporting Webinars

Member Information

Member Information - Link to the /ORSSchools reform tools page.

Reform Tools and Information

Member information including the legislative summary, full bill text, FAQs, links to webinar and seminar registration, tutorials, and calculators.
Reform Tools and Information

Your Election in Three Steps (poster)

Your Election in Three Steps (poster)

Your Election in Three Steps (flier)

Your Election in Three Steps (flier)

Getting started in miAccount tutorial

Share this tutorial link with your employees to help them through the miAccount registration process. Copy and paste this URL into an email to your employees for reference: http://bit.ly/S1KrEl

Getting started in miAccount tutorial

How to Get Your Member ID

How to Get Your Member ID

Employer Communications

Employer Communications - link to existing correspondence page.

December 21, 2012: Reform Alert 39 - Reporting Instruction Manual (RIM) Updates on Reporting New Hires

December 21, 2012: Reform Alert 39 - Reporting Instruction Manual (RIM) Updates on Reporting New Hires

December 14, 2012: Reform Alert 35 - Retirement Reform Election Window Closes January 9, 2013

December 14, 2012: Reform Alert 35 - Retirement Reform Election Window Closes January 9, 2013

January 24, 2013: Reform Alert 45 - Two Important Reporting Effective Dates

January 24, 2013: Reform Alert 45 - Two Important Reporting Effective Dates

August 15, 2012: Reform Alert 1 - MPSERS Reform Passes, Headed to Governor for Signature

August 15, 2012: Reform Alert 1 - MPSERS Reform Passes, Headed to Governor for Signature

August 28, 2012: Reform Alert 2 - New Hire Process - Member Benefit Plan Verification

August 28, 2012: Reform Alert 2 - New Hire Process - Member Benefit Plan Verification

August 29, 2012: Reform Alert 3 - New Hire Overview

August 29, 2012: Reform Alert 3 - New Hire Overview

December 11, 2012: Reform Alert 33 - Senate Bill 1360 Passes, Headed To Governor for Signature

December 11, 2012: Reform Alert 33 - Senate Bill 1360 Passes, Headed To Governor for Signature

December 14, 2012: Reform Alert 34 - Reporting Instruction Manual (RIM) Updates Related to Reform

December 14, 2012: Reform Alert 34 - Reporting Instruction Manual (RIM) Updates Related to Reform

December 17, 2012: Reform Alert 36 - System Updates as of Monday, December 17, 2012

December 17, 2012: Reform Alert 36 - System Updates as of Monday, December 17, 2012

December 20, 2012: Reform Alert 38 - Open Service Credit Billings May Expire Early Based on Member Election

December 20, 2012: Reform Alert 38 - Open Service Credit Billings May Expire Early Based on Member Election

December 21, 2012: Reform Alert 37 - Reform Election Choice File - REVISED 12/21/12

December 21, 2012: Reform Alert 37 - Reform Election Choice File - REVISED 12/21/12

December 21, 2012: Reform Alert 40 - Action Required - Terminated Employees Must Be Validated by January 5, 2013

December 21, 2012: Reform Alert 40 - Action Required - Terminated Employees Must Be Validated by January 5, 2013

December 3, 2012: Reform Alert 31 - MPSERS Litigation Update Regarding PA 300

December 3, 2012: Reform Alert 31 - MPSERS Litigation Update Regarding PA 300

December 5, 2012: Reform Alert 32 - Download Detail Reports Showing Duplicate Records

December 5, 2012: Reform Alert 32 - Download Detail Reports Showing Duplicate Records

February 19, 2013: Reform Alert 48 - Retirement Reporting Website Updates for February 19, 2013

February 19, 2013: Reform Alert 48 - Retirement Reporting Website Updates for February 19, 2013

January 10, 2013: Reform Alert 43 - Reform Member Election Choice File Ready on 1/11/13

January 10, 2013: Reform Alert 43 - Reform Member Election Choice File Ready on 1/11/13

January 11, 2013: Reform Alert 44 - Effective Dates for Reporting Member Benefit Election Choices

January 11, 2013: Reform Alert 44 - Effective Dates for Reporting Member Benefit Election Choices

January 24, 2013: Addendum to Reform Alert 42 - Understanding Open Member Billing Statements and TDP Agreements

January 24, 2013: Addendum to Reform Alert 42 - Understanding Open Member Billing Statements and TDP Agreements

January 25, 2013: Reform Alert 46 - ORS Notifying 1,000 Members Regarding Open Member Billing Statements

January 25, 2013: Reform Alert 46 - ORS Notifying 1,000 Members Regarding Open Member Billing Statements

January 31, 2013: Reform Alert 47 - System Changes on February 1, 2013

January 31, 2013: Reform Alert 47 - System Changes on February 1, 2013

January 8, 2013: Reform Alert 41 - 2012 MPSERS Reform Webinar - Election Choices, Transition Date, and New TDP Agreements

January 8, 2013: Reform Alert 41 - 2012 MPSERS Reform Webinar - Election Choices, Transition Date, and New TDP Agreements

January 9, 2013: Reform Alert 42 - Open Service Credit Billings May Expire Early Based on Member Election

January 9, 2013: Reform Alert 42 - Open Service Credit Billings May Expire Early Based on Member Election

Link to Employer Reform Communications

View all recent correspondence to employers about the 2012 Retirement Reform.
Link to Employer Reform Communications

November 15, 2012: Reform Alert 26 - TRO Still in Place, Elections Not Implemented

November 15, 2012: Reform Alert 26 - TRO Still in Place, Elections Not Implemented

November 15, 2012: Reform Alert 27 - Testing Site Extended to November 21 - UPDATE!

November 15, 2012: Reform Alert 27 - Testing Site Extended to November 21 - UPDATE!

November 21, 2012: Reform Alert 28 - Reminder: Testing Site Closes at 5pm

November 21, 2012: Reform Alert 28 - Reminder: Testing Site Closes at 5pm

November 27, 2012: Reform Alert 30 - November report and payment due dates extended

November 27, 2012: Reform Alert 30 - November report and payment due dates extended

November 30, 2012: Reform Alert 29 - Reporting changes effective December 1

November 30, 2012: Reform Alert 29 - Reporting changes effective December 1

November 5, 2012: Reform Alert 22 - ORS closed on Election Day

November 5, 2012: Reform Alert 22 - ORS closed on Election Day

November 7, 2012: Reform Alert 23 - Retirement Benefit Plan Effective Dates and Retirement Reporting Implementation Dates

November 7, 2012: Reform Alert 23 - Retirement Benefit Plan Effective Dates and Retirement Reporting Implementation Dates

November 9, 2012: Reform Alert 24- Testing Site Only Open Until November 16 - Don't Wait!

November 9, 2012: Reform Alert 24- Testing Site Only Open Until November 16 - Don't Wait!

November 9, 2012: Reform Alert 25 - ORS closed on Veterans Day

November 9, 2012: Reform Alert 25 - ORS closed on Veterans Day

October 12, 2012: Reform Alert 17 - Urgent Request for Correct Employee Phone

October 12, 2012: Reform Alert 17 - Urgent Request for Correct Employee Phone

October 18, 2012: Reform Alert 18 - Clarifying MPSERS Reform Election Eligibility

October 18, 2012: Reform Alert 18 - Clarifying MPSERS Reform Election Eligibility

October 2, 2012: Reform Alert 14 - 2012 MPSERS Reform Webinar - Members Election Impact on Reporting

October 2, 2012: Reform Alert 14 - 2012 MPSERS Reform Webinar - Members Election Impact on Reporting

October 2, 2012: Reform Alert 15 - New Hire Retirement Plan Election form R0940C Revised

October 2, 2012: Reform Alert 15 - New Hire Retirement Plan Election form R0940C Revised

October 25, 2012: Reform Alert 19 - Testing System Changes - ACTION REQUIRED

October 25, 2012: Reform Alert 19 - Testing System Changes - ACTION REQUIRED

October 26, 2012: Reform Alert - Access miAccount Program Closed at 5:00 p.m. on October 26, 2012

October 26, 2012: Reform Alert - Access miAccount Program Closed at 5:00 p.m. on October 26, 2012

October 29, 2012: Reform Alert 20 - Temporary Court Order Still in Place, Election Window Remains Open

October 29, 2012: Reform Alert 20 - Temporary Court Order Still in Place, Election Window Remains Open

October 30, 2012: Reform Alert 21 - Testing Site is Available

October 30, 2012: Reform Alert 21 - Testing Site is Available

October 5, 2012: Reform Alert 16 - Testing System Changes - ACTION REQUIRED

October 5, 2012: Reform Alert 16 - Testing System Changes - ACTION REQUIRED

September 11, 2012: Reform Alert 8 - Reminder to Register for Access miAccount Program By 9/14/12

September 11, 2012: Reform Alert 8 - Reminder to Register for Access miAccount Program By 9/14/12

September 14, 2012: Reform Alert 10 - Reporting New Employees Who First Work On Or After September 4, 2012

September 14, 2012: Reform Alert 10 - Reporting New Employees Who First Work On Or After September 4, 2012

September 14, 2012: Reform Alert 9 - New Hire Process - Retirement Plan Election Form

September 14, 2012: Reform Alert 9 - New Hire Process - Retirement Plan Election Form

September 18, 2012: Reform Alert 11 - 2012 MPSERS Reform Reporting Requirements Webinar

September 18, 2012: Reform Alert 11 - 2012 MPSERS Reform Reporting Requirements Webinar

September 19, 2012: Reform Alert 12 - New Procedure for Validating Active Employees

September 19, 2012: Reform Alert 12 - New Procedure for Validating Active Employees

September 26, 2012: Reform Alert 13 - 2012 MPSERS Reform Requires System Changes

September 26, 2012: Reform Alert 13 - 2012 MPSERS Reform Requires System Changes

September 4, 2012: MPSERS Reform - Register for Access miAccount Program

September 4, 2012: MPSERS Reform - Register for Access miAccount Program

September 4, 2012: Reform Alert 4 - SB 1040 Signed by Governor Snyder

September 4, 2012: Reform Alert 4 - SB 1040 Signed by Governor Snyder

September 5, 2012: Reform Alert 5 - Validate Your Active Employees - Action Required During Election Window

September 5, 2012: Reform Alert 5 - Validate Your Active Employees - Action Required During Election Window

September 6, 2012: Reform Alert 6 - Retirement Plan Election Materials for Your Employees

September 6, 2012: Reform Alert 6 - Retirement Plan Election Materials for Your Employees

September 7, 2012: Reform Alert 7 - 2012 MPSERS Reform Overview Employer Webinars

September 7, 2012: Reform Alert 7 - 2012 MPSERS Reform Overview Employer Webinars

Member Communications

Member Communications - Link to existing recent correspondence page

September 4, 2012: Retirement Plan Reform Gives You Options - Take Action Now! (members with email and registered in miAccount)

September 4, 2012: Retirement Plan Reform Gives You Options - Take Action Now! (members with email and registered in miAccount)

January 9, 2013: Your Service Credit Bill may have a new expiration date

January 9, 2013: Your Service Credit Bill may have a new expiration date

Link to Member Reform Communications

View all recent correspondence to members about the 2012 Retirement Reform.
Link to Member Reform Communications

October 15, 2012: ORS Call Center Hours Extended

October 15, 2012: ORS Call Center Hours Extended

October 19, 2012: miAccount Computer Lab Open October 22-25 in Lansing Area

October 19, 2012: miAccount Computer Lab Open October 22-25 in Lansing Area

October 22, 2012: Log in to miAccount This Week to Make Your Choice (Basic/MIP Members)

October 22, 2012: Log in to miAccount This Week to Make Your Choice (Basic/MIP Members)

October 22, 2012: Log in to miAccount This Week to Make Your Choice (Pension Plus)

October 22, 2012: Log in to miAccount This Week to Make Your Choice (Pension Plus)

September 20, 2012: Retirement Plan Reform Update - New Tutorial and Seminars Available

September 20, 2012: Retirement Plan Reform Update - New Tutorial and Seminars Available

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to Basic members not registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to Basic members not registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to Basic members registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to Basic members registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to MIP members not registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to MIP members not registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to MIP members registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to MIP members registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to Pension Plus members not registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to Pension Plus members not registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to Pension Plus members registered in miAccount

September 4, 2012: Reform letter to Pension Plus members registered in miAccount