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Retirement - Planning for the Future

Maryland State Retirement & Pension System
(State of Maryland)
410-625-5555


State Retirement and Pension System of Maryland (SRPS)

  • All BTU and PSASA employees, some CUB and Unaffiliated (Determined by Job Title).
  • Enrollment is MANDATORY!
  • 3% Bi-weekly contribution, deducted from payroll.
    • 3% - 7/1/06 - 6/30/07
    • 4% - 7/1/07 - 6/30/08
    • 5% - 7/1/08
  • After five years of employment, you are vested in the system (entitled to a monthly benefit at retirement age)
  • If your death occurs while in active employment, your designated beneficiaries will received lump sum payment equal to your annual reported salary.
  • If employment is terminated, you may withdraw YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS.


State Retirement and Pension System of Maryland
To enroll in the State Retirement and Pension System of Maryland, you must complete:

Application for Membership (Form #1)
and
Designation of Beneficiary Form (Form #4)
and provide
A copy of your driver’s license, birth certificate or passport

You can obtain enrollment forms and a Retirement Handbook by contacting
410-396-8857.

Employee’s Retirement System


(City of Baltimore)
443-984-3200


Employee’s Retirement System (ERS)

  • All Local 44 employees, CUB and Unaffiliated employees (Determined by Job Title).
  • There is a one year waiting period before enrollment begins. You will be contacted by ERS to attend and orientation regarding your enrollment.
  • Non-contributory system (no payroll deductions)
  • After 10 years of enrollment, you are vested in the system (entitled to a monthly benefit at retirement age)

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