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The New Hampshire Retirement System plays an important role in the long-term economic security of the state’s public employees, teachers, police officers, and firefighters. For more than 50 years, we have been committed to providing secure retirement benefits and superior service.

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Members

Group I (Employee and Teacher) Retirement Application Packet Group II (Police and Fire) Retirement Application Packet Pre Retirement Beneficiary Designation Form Refund Packet View More Forms

Retirees

Electronic Direct Deposit Form Personal Information Change Form Termination of Survivorship Option Form Change of Death Beneficiary (Post-Retirement) Form View More Forms

Employers

ERS Payment Vouchers DRS User Access Form Member Information / Enrollment Form Annuity Deduction Authorization - Political Subdivision Form View More Forms

Upcoming Events

Oct 29

Group II (Police and Fire) Summary Webinar - 10/29/2024

2:00 PM | Online
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Oct 29

Group I (Employee and Teacher) Summary Webinar - 10/29/2024

3:30 PM | Online
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Nov 07

How to fill out a Group I Application Packet - 11/7/2024

12:00 PM | Online
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Nov 20

NHRS Basics: A Presentation for HR/Personnel Staff - 11/20/2024

2:00 PM | Online
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What's New

NHRS Realizes 8.8% Investment Return in FY 24

10/28/2024
  • Investments

NHRS realized an 8.8% return on investments in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The retirement system’s assumed rate of investment return is 6.75%. At the close of fiscal year (FY) 2024, the retirement system’s unaudited trust fund assets were $12.2 billion, an increase of approximately $700 million from the prior fiscal year, which stood at $11.5 billion.

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NHRS Receives Award for Financial Reporting

10/08/2024
  • ACFR

NHRS has again been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual financial reports.

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Watch Out for Misleading Calls, Emails

09/13/2024
  • Members
  • Retirees

NHRS is regularly contacted by members and retirees about calls and/or emails from third parties soliciting them to sign up for a free retirement appointment and/or provide personal information. THESE COMMUNICATIONS ARE NOT FROM NHRS.

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FY 2026-27 Employer Contribution Rates

08/13/2024
  • Employers

The NHRS Board of Trustees certified employer contribution rates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 at its meeting on August 13, 2024. For the second consecutive two-year rate cycle, total employer contribution rates for all four membership classifications – Employee, Teacher, Police, and Fire – will decrease as a percentage of covered payroll.

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NHRS 2024 Legislative Update

07/24/2024
  • Legislation

Three bills impacting NHRS benefits were passed by the New Hampshire Legislature during the 2024 session and have been signed into law by the Governor.

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