Benefit Recipients

Benefit Recipients

Payments to Retirees and Others

TRS retirees' monthly benefits are guaranteed for life! Read more about payments to retirees, their survivors, and other benefit recipients here.

${alt}

What is GABA?

Retirees and other benefit recipients receive a Guaranteed Annual Benefit Adjustment (GABA) after a minimum of 36 benefit payments. Learn more here. 

${alt}

Life Changes

If you move, change banks, divorce, or have a significant life event (such as death of a beneficiary or joint annuitant), notify TRS right away. More information is provided here.

${alt}

Tax Withholding and Other Deductions

TRS benefits are taxable. Find information about federal and Montana income tax withholding, deduction of health insurance premiums, and more.

${alt}

Working After Retirement

Retired members who wish to return to TRS-reportable employment must comply with several requirements to ensure their benefits are not affected. Read more here.

${alt}