Retirement For Law Enforcement In Massachusetts
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Your retirement allowance is made up of two parts: an annuity and a pension.
If you are eligible for spousal or widow's benefits under Social Security, these benefits may be reduced under the “Government Pension Offset (GPO)” provision. The reduction in spousal or widow's benefits is 2/3rds of the amount of your Massachusetts pension.
You are eligible for retirement from the Massachusetts State Employee Retirement System (MSERS) at any age with twenty or more years of state service or at age 55 or 60 (depending on hire date) with 10 or more years of state service.
The state sets specific windows when teachers can retire with benefits based on age and years of experience. For new teachers starting out in Massachusetts, they can retire with their full benefits when they reach 60 years of age and have accrued at least 10 years of service.
Law enforcement personnel in FERS accrue benefits at the rate of 1.7% per year for the first 20 years of service and 1% per year for each year thereafter. FERS contribution rates vary by date of hire.
You are eligible for retirement from the Massachusetts State Employee Retirement System (MSERS) at any age with twenty or more years of state service or at age 55 or 60 (depending on hire date) with 10 or more years of state service.
