Mar 30, 2020
In the face of the changes and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to let you know that NHRS is committed to assisting our participating employers with any questions or problems that may arise.
Read This Employer Update from NHRS
Mar 17, 2020
RSA 100-A:7-b states that the annual limitations on part-time employment “excludes any hours worked during an emergency,” which the statute defines, in part, as “any event declared by the governor”. Gov. Sununu declared a state of emergency in New Hampshire effective at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020. As a result, any hours worked by NHRS retirees for a participating employer for the duration of this state of emergency will not count toward the annual limits on retiree work hours.
Read More About How the State of Emergency Impacts Retiree Hours
Mar 02, 2020
An email scam targeting municipal employers has led to the improper diversion of employer contributions from at least two public pension plans outside New Hampshire.
Find Out More About this New Scam
Feb 10, 2020
Here are some recent NHRS news releases that we wouldn't want you to miss.
Check Out These Recent News Releases
Jan 07, 2020
If you save copies of old NHRS forms, presentations, and employer guidance, please make sure you have the most recent versions.
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Oct 17, 2019
NHRS has embarked on a multi-year upgrade of its pension database product, known a Pension Gold (PG). The upgrade from Version 2, which has been in operation since 2002, to Version 3 is expected to be completed in 2022.
Learn More About What this Update Will Mean for Employers
Jun 25, 2019
The integrity of the data NHRS receives from its employers is crucial to our ability to effectively administer retirement benefits.
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Jun 24, 2019
NHRS regularly sends out news, notices, and reminders to our participating employers via email. This information is intended for any/all of these work areas: Finance, Payroll/Accounts Payable, HR/Personnel, and Administration.
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Jun 24, 2019
When a member terminates employment to retire and begin collecting a pension benefit, NHRS sends his or her employer a termination form to document recent wage information and payments made after the termination date, if any.
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Jun 24, 2019
NHRS has created a page filled with resources and information for members approaching retirement.
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Jun 24, 2019
NHRS employer contribution rates for fiscal years 2020-21 took effect for all Earnable Compensation paid on or after July 1, 2019.
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Jun 10, 2019
A new email notification through the Data Reporting System (DRS) will be activated on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. This notification will alert employers if a difference exists between the monthly contribution amounts reported on batches, and the monthly contribution amounts actually paid.
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May 17, 2019
NHRS has posted the employer reporting schedules and associated payroll vouchers for fiscal year 2020, which begins July 1, 2019. This information is available through the secure Data Reporting System (DRS) portal.
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Mar 21, 2019
Members sometimes reach out to their human resources or personnel department with questions about NHRS.
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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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Mar 21, 2019
NHRS-related legislation is listed on the “Legislative Updates” page of the retirement system website.
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Sep 25, 2018
NHRS reminds employers of a Zix email encryption portal for sending secure emails.
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Jul 11, 2018
The NHRS Board of Trustees voted unanimously on April 10, 2018, to adopt a revised actuarial assumption for payroll growth for Group I teacher members in response to the continued decline in the number of active teachers.
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May 07, 2018
NHRS recently conducted a review of its enrollment records that resulted in an adjustment to the employer reporting exception, “An employed member record was not found.” This adjustment may result in some employers receiving an exception notification for certain employee(s) records that had previously processed without issue.
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Mar 02, 2018
NHRS makes available to participating employers an XML Schema Verification Application that allows employers who submit monthly wage and contribution data for active members via an XML file to test whether their file is valid before uploading it. By using the XML Schema Verification Application to verify a file before uploading it to the DRS, employers can address issues with the file proactively, saving themselves time by eliminating the need for multiple phone calls and emails to resolve any issues.
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