Retirement Monitor Newsletter

An employer newsletter from the North Carolina Retirement Systems featuring news, important updates, employer requirements, contribution rates and education opportunities.

In this issue: Agency Number & Name; Monthly Error Reports; Employer Reporting Payroll; Information Regarding TSERS, CJRS, and LRS Employer Contribution Rates for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025; LGERS Contribution Rates; NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans Payroll Submission; Member and Employer Events; State Health Plan Open Enrollment; Financial Fridays Newsletter

LGERS Contribution Rates.

In this issue: Timely Reporting and Invoice Payments; Run your own Monthly Error Reports; Employer Payroll Reporting; Maintain Agency Level Information Security (SUPERUSER); Orbit Employer Self-Service Login Tips; Return-to-Work Allowance 2025; NC 401(k) and NC 457 Payroll Submission Update; Member & Employer Events; SHP Events; Financial Literacy Newsletter

In this issue: Guidance and planning for LGERS contribution rates.

In this issue: Mandatory Employer Reporting Changes as of Jan. 1; Do You Have a New Vendor?; Help New Employees Make the Most of their Benefits; NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans Contribution Limit Increase; Expanded Eligibility in the NC 401(k) for Part-Time Employees; Member & Employer Events; State Health Plan Updates

In this issue: Consolidated Judicial Retirement System (CJRS) Contribution Rates; Legislative Retirement System (LRS) Contribution Rates

Mandatory Employer Reporting Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2025; Employer Payroll Reporting; Agency Updates for Contact & Banking Information; 2025 Annual Limits for Retirement Systems Compensation; Employer Requirements for Return-to-Work; NC 401(k)/NC 457 Plans - 2025 Contribution Limits Increase; Expanded Eligibility for the NC 401(k) Plan; Ongoing Retirement Systems' Webinars and Events; SHP Webinar Updates

Government Agencies & Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene; Important Return-to-Work Updates for Members with a Retirement Date of April 1 - September 1; NC 401(k) /NC 457 Plans' Disaster Relief Resources; State Health Plan Updates; Local Government Commission News; Pierce Insurance - Optum Free Emotional Support Help Line

Mandatory Employer Reporting Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2025; Employer Reporting Payroll Reminders; Form 6E & Form 6EOL Required Government-Issued Identification; Employer Digital Signatures; We are #myNCRetirement: CEM Benchmarking Pension Administration Report; LGERS & TSERS Employer Contribution Rates; Important Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2025, for Fire and Rescue Squad Pension Fund Return to Work Allowance 2024; Naming Beneficiaries; Expanded Eligibility for the NC 401(k) Plan; Member & Employer Events; North Carolina State Health Plan

Mandatory Employer Reporting Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2025; Contribution Rates LGERS & TSERS; Return to Work Allowance; Member and Employer events; Help your employees' get ready for OE!

Timely & Accurate Reporting; LGERS Employer Contribution Rates; TSERS, ORP, CJRS, LRS Employer Contribution Rates; Retiree Return to Work Allowance 2024; MARS (Member Annual Retirement Statement; Important Reminders: NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans; Virtual and on-demand training options; Encourage Your State Health Plan Employees to Keep Their Contact Information Current!; 'Understanding Your Medical Plan Options When You Become Medicare-Eligible' Webinars Scheduled through August!

Timely & Accurate Reporting; Retiree Return-to-Work Allowance 2024; Peak Retirement Season; Contribution Benefit Cap; LGERS Employer Contribution Rates; Sending Member Documents to the Retirement Systems; NC 401(k) & NC 457 Plans; Employer and Member Webinars; NC State Health Plan

Timely & Accurate Employer Reporting; Employer-Implemented New Systems & Testing; Memorandum to LGERS Employers Regarding Additional Sick Leave; Retirement Processing - Employer Reminders; Short-Term Disability Update; IRS Contribution Increases for 2024; Virtual & On-Demand Training and Webinars; NC State Health Plan: Keep you Contact Information Current