Since 1942, the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) has helped public employees prepare for retirement. The System's contributing members include teachers, state, county, and municipal employees, legislators, judges, and those who work for other public entities. In addition to our active members, many public sector retirees and their beneficiaries receive monthly benefits from retirement plans offered by MainePERS. The System also administers Disability Retirement, Group Life Insurance, and MaineSTART, a tax-deferred retirement savings program.


Financial Market Conditions Deposit Insurance Protection Increased Trustees Set COLA at 4% Inactive Member Accounts 2008 Benefit Payment Dates		State Member Retirement Sessions Teacher Member Retirement Sessions Rulemaking Hearing		Budget Feeling the Heat? MaineSTART—the MainePERS program offering both a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan and a 457 Deferred Compensation (DC) Plan—an effective way to enhance retirement savings.