October 4, 2024
FY 2024 PERS Member Statements to Be Mailed Soon!
PERS mails Annual Member Statements to active and inactive members each fall. These unaudited statements list years of service, total contributions, and other account information, as well as information about a member’s beneficiaries and, if a member is within four years of service retirement eligibility, an estimate of benefits.
FY 2024 Member Statements will be mailed no later than Tuesday, October 8.
If you are an active or inactive member, please be on the watch for your statement. If you do not receive a statement by the end of October, please contact PERS.
If you have questions about PERS or your account, please email at customerservice@pers.ms.gov or call 800-444-7377 or 601-359-3589.
September 26, 2024
TIAA October Webinars
September 17, 2024
Open Enrollment -- Reminder
Open enrollment for 2025 is from October 1 - 31, 2024. During Open Enrollment, employees may make changes to their health insurance benefits that will take effect January 1, 2025. Employees can change health coverage elections between Base and Select coverage, add dependents, or cancel coverage. If you do not make any changes, your current coverage will carry over through next year.
Click here for instructions to view your current benefits.
KEY CHANGES (Effective January 1, 2025)
- The plan will implement a 5% premium rate increase for all coverage options. See Rates for State Health (1/1/2025).
- The Base plan family deductible will increase to $3300.00 to meet the minimum required regulations under Federal Law. The Base plan coverage option qualifies under IRS regulations as a high deductible health plan that can be used with a health savings account. There are no other deductible changes for 2025.
OPEN SESSIONS
Open sessions are available for asking questions and/or submitting enrollment forms. Likewise, walk-ins and individual appointments with a Benefits Specialist are welcome.
- North Mississippi Research & Extension Center (Verona, MS), Wednesday, October 2, 10 - 2
- Delta Research & Extension Center (Stoneville, MS), Friday, October 4, 11 - 2
- Central Research & Extension Center (Raymond, MS), Monday, October 7, 11 - 2
- Meridian Campus (Meridian, MS), Wednesday, October 9, 10 - 1
- Coastal Research & Extension Center (Biloxi, MS), Thursday, October 10, 8:30 - 11:30
- Mississippi State University (main campus), 181 McArthur Hall Training Room, Friday, October 1 - 3
IMPORTANT DATES
- Open Enrollment Period: October 1 - 31, 2024
- Deadline for submission: October 31, 2024 at 5 p.m. Click here to submit forms online.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us at 662-325-3713 or benefits@hrm.msstate.edu
September 16, 2024
Supplemental retirement, Corebridge Financial, has been rescheduled
Employees were invited to schedule face-to-face meetings with MSU’s 403b and 457 vendors to discuss your financial goals for retirement.
Corebridge Financial has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 19. Elton Thomas and Michael Hatcher will be available in McArthur Hall's Gardner Room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Appointments are encouraged. Please visit the Human Resource Management website for vendor contact information.
- For additional information, please contact HRM at 662-325-3713 or benefits@hrm.msstate.edu.
September 15, 2024
Importance of Keeping your PERS Information Updated
HRM would like to remind you of the importance of keeping your PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System) information up to date.
- Change your account information by completing the Form 1C, Change of Information. This will ensure your name, address, spouse, and and beneficiary information are correct so you don't miss timely delivery of information from PERS.
- Eligible and thinking about retirement? Once you become eligible to retire filing Form 16 Advanced Application allows you to pre-select any benefit option for which you are eligible and designate beneficiaries. Should you pass away before you retire, benefits will be paid in accordance with your wishes.