Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
Retirement Codes: AK, HK, EK, FK, GK, JK
Apply for Retirement
ERS members must apply for retirement at least 60 days before their retirement date via the Retirement Online Application System.
- Submit your retirement application.
- Register for OHR's Enrolling in Health Insurance seminar. After OHR receives your registration, you'll be sent a health insurance packet via US mail with instructions.
Attend an ERS Retirement Planning Seminar
Seminars are conducted virtually.
See the ERS Planning Seminar schedule (PDF) | Register for an ERS Retirement Planning Seminar
Retirement Information
Retirement and Investments Newsletters
"Planning Your Path to Retirement" videos
Employees' Retirement System & GRIP
- 2024 Retiree Cost-of-Living Adjustment - July 1, 2024
- Social Security Seminars - 2025
- 2025 Employee Retirement System Pension Calendar​​
- GRIP Beneficiary Form Changes
Defined Contribution Plans (RSP, DCP, EOP, MCGEO DROP, DRSP)
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