The LGERS Member Handbook is designed to give members general information about their benefits.

This annual statement provides active members (with complete and accurate data) an estimate of their potential monthly retirement benefit based on service accrual and retirement contributions as of December 31. MARS, available exclusively in ORBIT self-service, focuses on the foundation of retirement for public servants in North Carolina – the pension benefit. More specifically, each eligible member will be able to view:

• Personal information like address, phone, email
• Retirement Systems in which the member has been or is a member
• Principal beneficiaries
• Estimated potential retirement benefit from the North Carolina Retirement Systems
• Links to the NC Supplemental Plans (NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans) so members can enroll, increase savings and/or view statements for the plans in which they are a participant
• Link to mySocialSecurity so members can create an account and receive a real-time estimate from the Social Security Administration based on their work history and contributions

The Retirement Systems Division maintains and periodically updates the forms that personnel and payroll officers will need in connection with LGERS. All are located in ORBIT, which can be found on our website. Personalized forms are available to members after they log in to ORBIT. Please do not mass-print forms as you may be distributing outdated forms and guides to your employees.

The most recent edition of North Carolina Retirement Systems Laws, which contains a reprint of the North Carolina General Statutes, contains laws currently in effect governing the retirement systems and benefit plans administered through the Department of State Treasurer. It is available on our website for employers to use as a resource and reference tool.

This newsletter is emailed periodically to employers by the Retirement Systems Division. The Retirement Monitor provides news, tips, and updates regarding law and policy changes and other retirement-related issues. An archive of articles is available on our website.