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ORS Purpose:
We are an innovative retirement organization driven to empower our customers for a successful today and a secure tomorrow.

Forms and Publications

Select from a list of some of the most frequently used publications and forms, which are available for you to print. If you need a form that is not available here, contact us to request a copy.

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Forms

Employers

R0962G — New Hire & Rehire Benefit Overview (P.A. 264 of 2011)
Information to assist Human Resources offices regarding benefits for new hires and rehires.

R0792G — Retiree Rehire Certification
Retirees of the State Employees Retirement System who become employed by the state of Michigan as an employee, independent contractor, or through a contractual arrangement with another party, must forfeit their state pension for the duration of the reemployment. Hiring agencies who are considering employing an affected retiree must have the retiree complete section 1 of the Retiree Rehire Certification (R0792G) at time of hire. The hiring agency should complete section 2 and then return the form to ORS.

Employees

Below is a list of forms that employees may need your assistance when completing.

R0400G — Defined Benefit Plan Beneficiary Nomination
Defined benefit plan employees use this form to change beneficiary information.

R0654G — Supplemental TDP Agreement
For Defined Benefit plan employees who wish to have a permanent additional tax-deferred payroll deduction added to an existing payroll deduction.

R0518G — Payoff Payment Options for a TDP Agreement
A Defined Benefit plan employee, who is retiring or terminating employment, should use this form to payoff their TDP agreement.

For a complete list of forms available for employees go to the State Employees website.

Publications/Posters

The publications/posters below are reviewed and published annually. When ordering a bulk supply, please order enough for your immediate needs to ensure that you always have the most current version

You're Always First in Line (poster)
This poster is a great tool for you to post in common areas - it reminds employees to use our member website and miAccount in order to plan a successful retirement.

Retirement Readiness: A Two-Year Countdown
For Defined Benefit plan members who are within a few years of retiring. This book contains specifics on how pensions are calculated, the various payment options, how to prepare for retirement, and the application process.

After You Retire: What Every Pension Recipient Should Know
Members will receive this booklet when they apply for their pension. It tells them what to expect, and how and when they should contact ORS after their retirement benefits begin.

If You Become Disabled: State Disability Protection
For Defined Benefit members who are facing an illness or injury that prevents them from working. This brochure defines the criteria to receive a disability benefit and gives an overview of the application process.

Leaving State Employment?
For Defined Benefit members who are considering leaving state employment This brochure gives an overview vesting and things to consider when leaving.