Welcome to the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) website! We administer ten different retirement plans which provide retirement, survivor, and disability benefit coverage for Minnesota state employees as well as employees of the Metropolitan Council and many non-faculty employees at the University of Minnesota. MSRS covers over 50,000 active employees and currently pays monthly benefits to over 20,000 retirees, survivors, and disabled employees. In addition, we administer the State of Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan and the Health Care Savings Plan. 

What's New

Governor Signs 2013 Omnibus Retirement Bill
Governor Mark Dayton signed this year's Omnibus Retirement Bill into law on Thursday, May 23. More...


Legislation to Improve Funding
State Patrol Retirement Plan Messenger
Judges Retirement Plan Messenger


Website Enhancement: You will be prompted to change your password
Starting April 3, 2013, when you log in to your MNDCP, HCSP, MSRS Unclassified Retirement Plan, or Hennepin County Supplemental Plan you will be prompted to change your password. More...


2013 Seminar Schedule Announced
Retirement seminars for 2013 have been scheduled. More...


Public Pensions: Myth vs Fact
There are a lot of misconceptions, misunderstandings, and myths about MSRS and public pension plans. Here are some facts to help set the record straight. More...


Social Security Statement Now Available Online
On May 1, Social Security launched a feature on its website that allows you to estimate your retirement, disability and survivor benefits. It also provides a list of your lifetime earnings according to Social Security's records. More...