Retirement
Mississippi is proud to serve the retirement needs of state employees by providing retirement benefits for all individuals working in state government. All MCCB eligible employees are required to participate in the Public Employee’s Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS).
Public Employee's Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS)
The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) proudly serves the state of Mississippi by providing retirement benefits for individuals working in state government, public schools, universities, community colleges, municipalities, counties, the Legislature, highway patrol, and other such public entities. These retirement benefits not only help recruit and retain a strong public workforce in Mississippi, they help stimulate local economies in every county in the state and help reduce the need for social assistance.
Forms
- Form 1- Membership Application
- Form 1B-Beneficiary Designation
- Form 1C- Change of Information
- Form16- Advanced Application
- Contact PERS for an Estimate Benefits to determine whether you are eligible to file an Advanced Application
Supplemental Retirement Option
The Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan is a an optional supplemental retirement option. Contribution to this plan is made by the employee only and deducted with pre-tax dollars. There are limits to the amount employees can contribute annually. Enroll in your plan today for a better retirement tomorrow. Learn more about the Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan.