Jason Branch

Retirees, please note that TRS does not administer healthcare benefits; we only deduct the monthly premium for those enrolled in the SHBP. Contact the SHBP at 800-610-1863 or visit shbp.georgia.gov for more information.

When is the best time to purchase service? How can members get a benefit estimate? TRS podcast host, Everett Crockett, and TRS staff, Carlos and Monica, delve into these questions and more as we revisit this informative episode. Catch the episode here: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/trs-g…

Members, take a moment to log in to your TRS online account. You can designate and update your beneficiaries, apply for retirement, register for events, upload supporting documents, and more. Visit TRSGA.com and check it out!

Activate multifactor authentication (MFA) today! Enhance the security of your TRS online account via authenticator apps such as Google or Microsoft’s Authenticator. Visit TRSGA.com and click on Manage My Account, Account Security Information, Multifactor Authentication then make a selection.

Reminder: Summer retirement deadlines are approaching! The deadlines for summer retirements are July retirement – April 30 and August retirement – May 31. We recommend getting your application to TRS up to six months before your retirement date to ensure a timely benefit payment. Visit TRSGA.com to start the retirement application process.

Life is unpredictable, but your family's future doesn't have to be. Take a moment to designate and update your TRS beneficiary information in your online account today. It's a small but meaningful step that can have a significant impact on your loved ones' future! If you already have beneficiaries on file, please make sure that the information is accurate and up to date. Visit TRSGA.com.

Tune in as TRS staff, Carlos and Monica, discuss sick leave credit, take you through the TRS retirement application process, and more. Catch this previously released episode on Spotify or your favorite podcast listening platform: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/trs-g…

If you are a member who is more than 5 years away from retirement, check out the TRS pension calculator! It's an educational tool designed to help members estimate their monthly benefit for service retirement. Visit TRSGA.com, Pension Calculator.

Members, please be sure to register for your TRS online account. You can select your multifactor authentication (MFA) preferences, update your email address and contact information, designate TRS beneficiaries, and more! Visit TRSGA.com to sign up or log in to your online account today.

When should you start planning for retirement? Now! The magic of compound interest has a powerful impact on your retirement savings. Visit TRSGA.com to learn more.

We’re hiring at the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. Looking for meaningful work that supports Georgia’s educators and retirees? TRS is growing and has multiple career opportunities available across the organization. Join a mission driven team focused on service, integrity, and making a real impact for the people we serve. View current openings and apply: trsga.com/careers/ #Hiring #CareersWithPurpose #JoinOurTeam

Don’t wait if you’re planning on submitting your application for April 30 or May 31! The deadlines for summer retirements are July retirement – April 30 and August retirement – May 31. We recommend getting your application to TRS up to six months before your retirement date to ensure a timely benefit payment. Visit TRSGA.com to start the retirement application process.

TRS is closed for a state holiday. Regular operating hours will resume Monday.

Activate multifactor authentication (MFA) in your TRS online account at TRSGA.com! You may choose authenticator apps such as Google or Microsoft’s Authenticator. Visit our website, click on Manage My Account --> Account Security Information --> Multifactor Authentication and make a selection.

In fiscal year 2025, $6.5 billion was paid to TRS retirees! To learn more about retired educators' economic impact, download the Economic Impact Brochure at TRSGA.com, About Us, Economic Impact.

The deadlines for summer retirements are June retirement – March 31, July retirement – April 30, and August retirement – May 31. We recommend getting your application to TRS up to six months before your retirement date to ensure a timely benefit payment. Visit TRSGA.com to start the retirement application process.

Unused sick leave days can be used as service credit toward retirement! There is no maximum number of unused sick leave days you can accrue. You must have a minimum of 60 days saved. Visit TRSGA.com to learn more.

Members and retirees, stay alert! Please use TRSGA.com, TRS events, and your TRS online account as the source of information for your retirement benefit. For additional vetted financial companies, please check with your HR department.

Reminder: Your designated TRS beneficiaries will receive your retirement benefit in the event of your passing. Whether it's a spouse or child, your beneficiary choices reflect your legacy and care for those you leave behind. Designate and update your TRS beneficiaries today!

TRS Executive Director, Dr. Jason L. Branch, recently attended a Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA) area meeting in Fayetteville, GA. Thank you for having us! It's an honor to connect with our retirees and share the latest updates about the TRS pension plan.