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Information Releases

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2009 Information Releases

  • Information Release 2008-139 - September 15, 2009, Distribution of the 2009 FRS Pension Plan Member Annual Statements (MAS) (distributed to all FRS Retirement Coordinators). This information release provides notification regarding distribution of the 2009 MAS to members of the FRS Pension Plan. These statements provide benefit projections and other information, based on a vested member's actual service through June 30, 2009, and projected forward, for employees included in payroll reports for May and June 2009. (Hybrid Plan members are included within the group receiving a MAS, but only for their Pension Plan service and benefit.) The release provides instructions regarding online employer access to individual statements and summary listings for their employees.
  • Information Release 2009-138 - September 14, 2009, Leave of Absence Reporting (distributed to all FRS Retirement Coordinators). This information release provides information about expanding our Online Services features to allow you to immediately notify us when an employee goes on an approved leave of absence without pay. This release also gives instructions on how to access this feature along with contact information for the Division should you require any assistance.
  • Information Release 2009-137 - August 12, 2009, Enhancements to Online Services (distributed to all FRS Retirement Coordinators). This information release provides information about expanding our Online Services features and the various types of data now available. This release also gives instructions on how to access your information along with contact information for the Division should you require any assistance.
  • Information Release 2009-136 - June 26, 2009, 2009 Legislation (distributed to all FRS Agency Heads and Retirement Cooridnators). This information release describes major enactments of several bills passed by the Florida Legislature during the 2009 Regular Session that could affect members of the Florida Retirement System and other state-administered or locally administered retirement systems.
  • Information Release 2009-135 - June 5, 2009, Retirement Contribution Rates for 2009/2010 (distributed to all FRS Agency Heads and Retirement Coordinators). This information release publishes contribution rates effective July 1, 2009, for active and renewed members of the FRS by plan and class code, including rates for the Retiree Health Insurance Subsidy (HIS) and the assessment for FRS administrative/educational costs. Rates are also provided for the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) and optional programs. This release includes a schedule of dates that contributions and payroll reports are due in FY 2009/10.
  • Information Release 2009-134 - May 15, 2009, Address Updates for Member Annual Statements (distributed to all Payroll/Personnel Officers). This information release provides the steps necessary for FRS employers to maintain the most current addresses for their employees to ensure they receive their Member Annual Statements and a copy of the Fall 2009 FRS Bulletin. The release also includes some information about secure addresses.
  • Information Release 2009-133 - February 25, 2009, Temporary Employment Documentation (distributed to all Non-State FRS Agency Heads and Retirement Coordinators). This information release provides clarification that temporary employees are not eligible for membership in the FRS and provides the two distinct groups of temporary positions. The release also includes a copy of the temporary employment agreement.
If you need an information release not published here or on the Archived Information Releases page, please contact the Division's Research & Education Section by e-mail.