Montana Teachers' Retirement System
TRS Communication Archives
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Employer Communications
2023
2022
- Action Items in Wage & Contribution Reporting System
- TRS Auditor, Employer Resources
- End-of-Year Reminders (and follow-up)
- Employer Contribution Rates for FY2023 and Monthly Reporting Reminders
2021
- End-of-Year Reminders (and follow-up)
- Legislative Changes Affecting TRS Employers
- Employer Contribution Rates for FY2022 and Monthly Reporting Tips
- Report Wages When Earned, Not When Paid (includes clarification)
Older items
2020
- Reportability of Essential Worker Payment or Hazard Pay
- End-of-Year Reminders (and follow-up)
- Termination Pay and Other Reminders
- Memo Announcing New, Streamlined Procedure for New Hires
- Notarization Procedures for Members' Retirement Applications During Covid-19 Shutdown
- Employer Contribution Rates for FY 2021 and $0 Contribution Reports
2019
- End-of-Year Reminders
- 2019 Legislative Changes
- Employer Contribution Rates for FY 2020, Mandatory Monthly Reporting, and How to Submit a $0 Contribution Report
2018
- Wage & Contribution Reporting System Changes and New Requirements
- End-of Year Reminders for Wage & Contribution Reports
- Employer Contribution Rates for Fiscal Year 2019
2017
- Five Important Reminders for TRS Employers
- Wage & Contribution Reporting System Changes and FY2018 Rates Reminder
- Wage & Contribution Reports for FY2017 must be submitted by July 15
- Legislative Changes Effective July 1, 2017 and Other Reminders
- Legislative Changes Effective July 1, 2017 and Other Reminders (Montana University System)
- Employer Contribution Rates for Fiscal Year 2018
- Recommended Time Frame for Submission of TRS Form 129, Termination Pay - Irrevocable Election
2016
- Legislative Audit Division Census Data Testing
- Advisory Memo of June 13: Contribution Rates for Fiscal Year 2017
2015
- 2015 GASB 68 Reports
- Advisory Memo of September 18: County Superintendents of Schools and Related Positions Must Be Reported to TRS
- Advisory Memo of March 9: Contribution Rates for Fiscal Year 2016
- Advisory Memo of May 11: Requirement to Submit Forms for TRS Members | Record for Membership and Beneficiary Designation
2014
- Advisory Memo of January 15: Proper Retirement System Reporting of Paraprofessionals Employed in Public Education and Request for Information
- Advisory Memo of February 27: Contribution Rates for Fiscal Year 2015
- Advisory Memo of May 8: 150 Calendar Day Break in Service | Montana University System Employees
- Advisory Memo of May 29: Legislative Audit Division comments on GASB 67 & 68
- Advisory Memo of May 30: TRS & PERS on Upcoming Financial Reporting Changes under GASB 67 & 68
- Advisory Memo of June 4: Migrant Education Program (MEP) Positions and TRS Requirements
- Advisory Memo of June 24: Account Setup for New TRS Online Services
2013
- Advisory Memo of May 6: Legislative Updates for Employers: 2013 Session
- Advisory Memo of October 17: Employer Contributions on Independent Contractors
- Advisory Memo of December 20: Employer Requirements for Documenting Termination of Employment and Pre-arranged Agreements of Retiring TRS Members and Post-retirement Work of TRS Employees
2012
- Advisory Memo of September 14: Reporting Requirements for Employers and Working Retirees
2011
- Advisory Memo of August 24: Legislative Update for Employers: 2011 Session
2009
- Advisory Memo of June 24: Coding for Re-employed Retirees under HB 363
- Advisory Memo of August 17: Required Reporting of Employees of Educational Cooperatives/Consortiums to TRS
2008
- Advisory Memo of March 31: Working TRS Retirees
2007
- Advisory Memo of May 18: Legislative Update
- Advisory Memo of May 21: Legislative Update for MUS and State Agencies
2002
- Advisory Memo of April 23: Termination Pay
2001
- Advisory Memo of March 1: Termination Pay
Active Member Communications
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Older items
2020
2015
Retiree/Benefit Recipient Communications
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Older items
2016
- Notice: Update on Request for Public Information - TRS Board Action, May 2016
- Notice: Request for Public Information - Retirees' Benefit Amounts, April 2016
2015
- Revised 2015 Benefit Recipient Handbook Now Available
- Update: Request for Public Information - Retirees' Monthly Benefit Amounts
- Notice: Request for Public Information - Retirees' Monthly Benefit Amounts
2011
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