Whether you are a new hire or have been a member of the PERS  for a while, this class will give you a basic understanding of your pension benefits. Topics covered are enrollment criteria, membership tiers, the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS), beneficiary designation, group life insurance coverage, purchasing service credit, pension loans, retirement formulas and withdrawing. This webinar is approximately 1 ½ hours in duration including a Q&A period. Note: Retirement planning topics will not be discussed during this webinar. This webinar is designed specifically for State PERS and TPAF employees (PERS and TPAF members employed by a N.J. State department, State agency, State Institution, or a N.J. State College/University).