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SB 26 Allows ERS Members to Purchase Prior GDCP Service
Effective July 1, 2020, ERS members with at least 5 years of ERS service, who were also GDCP members immediately prior to beginning ERS Membership, may be eligible to transfer or purchase such GDCP service in ERS. This GDCP service will be valued at full actuarial cost to members’ ERS benefit, which can be higher than the contributions to GDCP.
Visitors to ERSGA Must Have a Scheduled Appointment
To ensure the best possible service to our Members, effective February 1, 2020, ERSGA will only see visitors who have scheduled an appointment before coming to our office.
The 5 Ws & H of GSRA
Who:
An inspired group of long-time state employees gathered to form an advocacy group for those who dedicate their careers to state employment.
This group formed the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA) as an advocacy organization created by retired state employees for the benefit of state retirees. GSRA’s goal is to promote the education and welfare of Georgia State government retirees relative to their retirement and health care benefits.
What:
Is Your Beneficiary Information Current?
As a member of one of ERSGA’s retirement plans, you’ve already taken an important first step in securing your financial security in retirement. But what about the financial security of your loved ones? Keeping your beneficiary information current ensures benefits from the retirement plans are paid in accordance with your wishes in the event of your death.
Beneficiary Information for Retirees
Keeping your beneficiary information current ensures benefits from the retirement system are paid in accordance with your wishes in the event of your death.
If you are not sure who you elected as your beneficiary(ies), you can view your selection online using the Log In button at the top of any page on our website, or by contacting us. It is important that we have your most current beneficiary information on file.
Alert: Phishing Attempts
Attempts to gain access to ERSGA Active and Retiree Accounts
The Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia (ERSGA) has become aware that retirement systems along with their members, retirees and beneficiaries are being targeted with phishing emails attempting to gain access to their login credentials. DO NOT DO THIS!
Jim Potvin Elected President of NASRA
August 2019
The National Association of State
Retirement Administrators (NASRA) has elected Jim Potvin,
Executive Director of the Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia
(ERSGA), as the new President for 2019-2020. Mr. Potvin joined
ERSGA in February, 2009 as the Deputy Director, after 15 years in
private industry working in retirement plan administration and
consulting. He was appointed as the Executive Director in
February, 2012.
Retirement Online for ERS Plans
Now Available!
Retiring with an ERS pension plan has just gotten easier with the launch of ERSGA’s Retirement Online on ers.ga.gov.
Retirement Online allows most ERS Plan Members (New Plan and GSEPS) who are applying for a Service Retirement to do so easily and conveniently through the ERSGA secure website.
Important Information for Your 2021 Tax Filing
January 10, 2022
2021 Tax Documents
If you received pension payments, a lump sum refund, or are a beneficiary who was paid a death benefit during calendar year 2021, the payments are reported to the Internal Revenue Service.
7 Tips for Strong and Secure Passwords
Keeping your data – and yourself – safe online is more important than ever. One of the easiest ways you can do this is by setting strong and secure passwords for your online accounts.
Here are some tips for making strong, secure passwords:
2021 Health and Dental Rates
Beginning this month, 2021 health and dental rates may have an impact on your monthly benefit amount.
2021 health and dental insurance rates will go into effect December 31, 2020 for your January 2021 coverage. The new health and dental deductions will affect your December 2020 net benefit amount.
Payment summary statements and a breakdown of your net monthly benefit can be viewed or downloaded by signing into your account using the Log In button at the top of the page.
Is Your Personal Contact Information Current?
To provide you with account updates, announcements, and important information, please take a moment to confirm that we have your current contact information on file including:
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
We will be preparing 1099s based on address information available on December 31. Take a moment to review your address information in order to ensure you receive your 1099.
To view and update your information, use the Log In button at the top of the page to access your account today!
Updating Your Beneficiary Information
In Retirement
When you retired, you selected a form of pension payment. If you selected a monthly benefit that continues to your beneficiary after your death, it is important for ERSGA to have your beneficiary’s current information on file.
Use the Log In button at the top of the page to access your secure account and confirm the following information is updated for your designated beneficiary(ies):
Credit Report Errors
Are You among the 1 Out of 5 People who have an error?
According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 20% of Americans have a mistake on their credit report. According to the FDIC, “incorrect or outdated negative information on a credit report can adversely affect a consumer’s ability to borrow money under the most favorable terms, so it is important to make sure the information is correct.”
Examples of credit reporting errors may include:
Retirees: CIGNA Dental Refund
Retirees with CIGNA Dental HMO were notified of a deduction overpayment of premiums from January 2018 to June 2018. Impacted retirees should receive a refund check in the mail during the month of August 2018. The correct amounts were withheld for July 2018, and will be correct going forward. Refunds will vary depending on plan and will range from $.84 to $2.31 per month.
ERSGA Receives GFOA Award
July 24, 2018
ERSGA is pleased to announce that we have received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for our 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Recognition of the 2017 Annual Report makes our 8th consecutive award from GFOA.
ERSGA is committed to timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting. Congratulations to our team for their hard work!
Welcome
We've launched our new site! June, 2018
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website!
Our goal was to make our website friendly, informative, and easy
to navigate. We hope you’ll agree that it looks great, too!
To log in to the secure site, simply use the Log
In button at the top right of any page.
If you have any questions about the new website, please reach out
to us through the Contact the Webmaster
form.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
Notice for Retirees: Cigna Dental Rate Changes
June 29, 2018
The Cigna Dental rates for 2018 have changed.
You may notice a small change in the net amount of your June pension benefit, this is due to the change.
To see details of your pension payment, sign in to your ERSGA account by using the Log In button on the top, right side of this website, then select View Payment Information, and View Payment History.
PSERS Benefit Multiplier Increase
Effective 7/1/2018
The Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) Board has approved an increase in the benefit rate for PSERS members, retirees, and beneficiaries with retirements on or after 8/1/2012, from $15.00 to $15.25 per month, per years of service. This increase is effective 7/1/2018 and will be reflected in the July 2018 pension payment.
ERSGA Team won the 2017/2018 State Charitable Contributions Program (SCCP) Governor’s Cup Award
We are pleased to announce that the ERSGA Team won the 2017/2018 State Charitable Contributions Program (SCCP) Governor’s Cup Award for the Highest Contribution Per Employee Population in the 1-100 Employees Category.
Achieving Georgia’s highest level of recognition for last year’s State Charitable Contributions Program (SCCP) campaign is an accomplishment each and every ERSGA colleague can be proud of!