Notes: 

1. Any updates to your contact information, direct deposit, or tax withholding elections must be completed prior to the close of business of the deadline.
2. Availability of funds from Direct Deposit may vary depending on your financial institution.

Questions? 
For Questions:

Call: 404.350.1377
Email: ERSESPayroll@ers.ga.gov

Pension Benefit Payment Calendar

2026 Pension Benefit Payment Calendar

Updating Direct Deposit via Secure Online Account

Logging Into the Secure Online Account

Retirees can make updates or set up direct deposit at any time. Follow these steps to update or set-up direct deposit:

1. Log in to your ERSGA account at ers.ga.gov
2. Click Update Direct Deposit.
3. The Maintain Direct Deposit Account page will show up. You will need the following details to update your direct deposit:
   • Account Type
   • Current Routing Number
   • Current Account Number

Other Online Features:

• Update Personal Information
• View Benefit Verification
• Update Tax Information
• View 1099-R Summaries
• View Payment Information
• Update Beneficiaries
• View Rehired Retiree Employment Data
• View Group Term Life Insurance (GTLI)

Updating Direct Deposit via Mailing Direct Deposit Form

1. Go to ers.ga.gov.
2. Click on Forms and select Forms.
3. Select the appropriate plan.
4. Click on the Retired Members to expand the dropdown menu.
5. Select Retiree Pension Direct Deposit Form.
6. Complete, sign, and mail, fax or upload the original form to ERSGA along with a copy of a valid photo identification, and any required documentation. The following are acceptable as valid photo identification:
   • Georgia Driver’s License
   • U.S. passport ID, U.S. military photo ID, or tribal photo ID
   • Any state or federal government-issued photo ID, including a free ID Card issued by your county registrar’s office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services