Feb 27, 2024
More members retire in July than any other month. If that's what you plan to do this year, here are some things you need to know.
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Jan 10, 2024
Information regarding bills introduced in the 2024 legislative session related to the retirement system can be found on the NHRS website.
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Dec 20, 2023
Since its launch in 2010, thousands of members and pension recipients have signed up for My Account, the New Hampshire Retirement System’s secure online portal where users can access their personal account information from any computer, tablet, or mobile device. NHRS recently launched My Account 2.0, an updated version of our popular portal with new features, better navigation, and enhanced security. Because this is an entirely new website, members, retirees, and beneficiaries – even those with an existing account – will need to set up an account in My Account 2.0.
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Sep 01, 2023
NHRS is currently transitioning to a new version of its pension administration software, which has led to anticipated delays in some processes and transactions. We thank you in advance for your patience with this necessary upgrade.
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Aug 29, 2023
When the Legislature made significant changes to NHRS statutes in 2011, benefit eligibility, pension calculations, and whether certain types of pay were reportable to NHRS have been dependent on a member’s vested date or hire date. When NHRS transitions to an updated pension administration system later this year, members will see a new way to describe which category they fall into. In the new system – including the My Account online portal – members will be shown as being in different “Tiers,” which is just a shorter way to describe their existing status.
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Jun 30, 2023
There are several free steps that anyone can take immediately if they believe they are at risk of identity theft.
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Dec 02, 2022
It seems like every few months we are contacted by a member or retiree asking if an email they received was legitimate. The fact that they have to ask us almost always means the email wasn’t from NHRS.
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Apr 08, 2022
Is your beneficiary information up to date? Things may have changed in your life since you filled out that NHRS beneficiary form when you first started working.
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Mar 30, 2022
Like many other organizations, NHRS has had to cancel or postpone upcoming in-person education events in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. However, member education materials are always available on the NHRS website.
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Jul 19, 2021
Things may have changed in your life since you filled out that NHRS beneficiary form when you first started working.
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Apr 16, 2021
The benefits you earn as a member of the New Hampshire Retirement System are an important part of your financial plan. They can help you and your beneficiaries achieve financial security in retirement or in the event of disability or death. NHRS offers many different ways for you to stay informed.
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Jan 07, 2020
The retirement system provides a lifetime benefit to eligible members, however, the pension is only one component of a secure retirement. NHRS has added a section to our website that lists resources on retirement planning and overall financial literacy.
Learn More About Our New Resources Section
Jun 24, 2019
Active NHRS members may retire and work part-time for retirement system participating employers.
Learn More About Working After Retirement
Jun 24, 2019
NHRS has created a web page filled with resources and information for members approaching retirement.
Learn More About Our New 'Approaching Retirement' Page
Mar 21, 2019
NHRS has posted a narrated PowerPoint presentation, “NHRS 101,” which is intended to serve as a broad, factual overview of the retirement system.
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Sep 25, 2018
NHRS has compiled some answers to frequently asked questions concerning House Bill 561 (Chapter 293, laws of 2018 ).
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Jan 27, 2017
As a part of its ongoing effort to help educate its members about retirement, the New Hampshire Retirement System has created an online presentation and FAQ for new members called “Learning About Your Retirement Plan.”
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Dec 16, 2016
This fall, NHRS re-vamped its Mission, Vision and Values statement. The core commitments didn’t change, but the new version is more concise, memorable, and forward-focused. A poster-size copy signed by the entire staff is now hanging in our reception area.
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