People Operations and Employee Resources Department (POERD)

In this session, we discuss all six retirement types available to PERS and TPAF members. We explain the eligibility criteria for each as well as the formulas used to calculate […]

This webinar explains the various pension options for PERS and TPAF members that add financial flexibility when there is a need to provide for others after your death. The options are described in detail so that you can make an informed choice on this very important decision. We will discuss the different options that are […]

Whether you are a new hire or have been a member of the PERS or the TPAF 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 […]

**State Employees are employed by a N.J. State Department, State Agency, State Institution, or a N.J. State College or University.*** ***This session is NOT designed for Local Education or Local Government Employees.*** Sessions are presented by an Empower retirement counselor for the New Jersey State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan. Prepare for your better tomorrow…TODAY You […]

This seminar is exclusively about the Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP). The session provides information about DCRP eligibility, contributions rates, investment funds that are available within the DCRP, the Goalmaker investment allocation tool, withdrawals, and the overall rules of the plan. We also take a look at Empower’s DCRP website and how to process all […]

In this live webinar, we discuss the benefits of purchasing service credit and the types of service that may be eligible to be purchased. We will explain how a purchase is calculated and review the estimate and application process. The session is approximately 45 minutes in duration including a Q&A period.