Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System Workshop Survivor Benefits

Office of the State Comptroller
Retirement Services Division

CMERS - Retirement Basics - Counseling Workshop on the Web
Introduction Plan Membership Eligibility Requirements Benefit Calculation Social Security and CMERS Survivor Benefits Insurance: Health, Dental, and Life The Retirement Process Sources of Information Printer Friendly Version CMERS Benefit Estimator Part A CMERS Benefit Estimator Part B	Sources of Information
	Counseling Services: MERS offers counseling to members on a limited basis. MERS can answer most general retirement questions by phone. If you have additional retirement questions or would like to arrange for individualized counseling, contact CMERS at (860) 702-3500. Other Resources: CMERS Summary Plan Description Summary Plan Description Booklets provide more detailed plan information and are available online Tier1 Summary CMERS Website Frequently Asked Questions - Active Members Frequently Asked Questions - Retirees Important Social Security Information Overpayment and Repayment CMERS Benefit Estimator CMERS Part A Benefit Estimator CMERS Part B Benefit Estimator Social Security Administration The Social Security Administration provides Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statements annually and also upon request. You may request a statement by (1-800-772-1213) or online www.ssa.gov. You should also contact them with any questions on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) or the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Internal Revenue Service Retirement Information http://www.irs.gov/retirement/index.html?navmenu=menu1 Connecticut Department of Revenue Service For information regarding your obligation to pay state taxes on your CMERS pension please contact the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services by phone (860) 297-5962 or online http://www.ct.gov/drs/site/default.asp

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