MI-SERA Articles
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Chair Talk – September 2024
By Bob Kopasz On Monday, September 9th, Cheryl Streberger, Mary Pollock and I met with Bethany Beauchine and Keri Rust of the Employee Benefits Division to discuss any…
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Capitol News – September 2025
By Mary Pollock Although a full legislative session for September had been scheduled, election obligations are likely going to keep most legislators in their home districts most days…
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Retirement Matters – September 2024
By Joanne Bump Discussion of Social Security (SS) Taxation continues from the August 2024 SERA-Nade. Current Proposals Impacting SS Benefits — As seniors count on SS benefits to make…
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Capitol News – August 2024
By Mary Pollock GOVERNOR SIGNS PENSION COLA STUDY Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 24-25 General Omnibus Appropriations Bill containing a proposed actuarial study about State…
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Retirement Matters – August 2024
By Joanne Bump Social Security (SS) and Medicare — Most Michigan Defined Benefit state employee retirees receive a significant portion of their financial resources from SS, Medicare, and a…
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Chair Talk – August 2024
By Bob Kopasz The October 4, 2024, Coordinating Council meeting will have an Optum Rx representative as the presenter of our program on prescription drugs. I expect that…
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