Retirement Planning Sessions for State Members
The Intro to State Plan session is a general overview and is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the plan. Members will not need a retirement estimate to take part in this presentation. Topics that will be covered include how your retirement benefit is calculated, how service credit accrues, eligibility/vesting, and common MainePERS terms. To attend this session, please pre-register using the link provided in the table below or call 1-800-451-9800.
The Ready to Retire session is for those who are eligible and intend to retire within the next year and who have received a retirement estimate within the past year. Topics covered include how each benefit payment option works, how benefits are paid, and other common retirement questions.
To attend this session, please pre-register using the link provided in the table below or call 1-800-451-9800. If you need to request a retirement estimate, contact the State Unit at [email protected] or by calling 1-800-451-9800.
PLEASE NOTE: Information about accessing these online ZOOM sessions will be sent to you after registration. Online sessions offer a question and answer period. They do not offer individual meetings or paperwork assistance at this time. You may contact our office for additional assistance as needed.
For your reference: Please contact the State of Maine’s State Employee Health & Benefits Office directly at 1-800-422-4503 to discuss other state related benefits, such as retiree health insurance.
2025 Retirement Planning Sessions
Introduction to State Plan
DAY | DATE | TIME | SUBJECT | STATUS | REGISTER |
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Thursday | 3/6/2025 | 2:00 pm | INTRO TO STATE PLAN | ONLINE | REGISTER |
Ready to Retire
DAY | DATE | TIME | SUBJECT | STATUS | REGISTER |
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Thursday | 2/6/2025 | 2:00 pm | READY TO RETIRE | ONLINE | REGISTER |
Thursday | 4/10/2025 | 2:00 pm | READY TO RETIRE | ONLINE | REGISTER |
Thursday | 5/22/2025 | 2:00 pm | READY TO RETIRE | ONLINE | REGISTER |
Special Plan
DAY | DATE | TIME | SUBJECT | STATUS | REGISTER |
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Thursday | 6/12/2025 | 2:00 pm | SPECIAL PLAN SESSION | ONLINE | REGISTER |