Employee Benefits Open Enrollment will be held online from October 10–November 4, 2022. Here is what you can expect during this year’s Open Enrollment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Enrollment
When is Open Enrollment? October 10–November 4, 2022 When do the changes I make during Open Enrollment take effect? January 1, 2023 Do I […]
Be Prepared for Open Enrollment
Take these simple steps to make sure you are ready for this year’s Open Enrollment. Check your MCPS Outlook email […]
Learn About Your Benefit Options at the Open Enrollment Benefit Fairs and Webinars
Benefits-eligible Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees will have the opportunity to learn more about their Open Enrollment options with […]
How to Access and Use the Online Benefits Enrollment System
To access the online Benefits Enrollment System (BES), first visit the Employee Self Service (ESS) web page (or, search for […]
Save Money with a Flexible Spending Account
MCPS flexible spending accounts (FSAs) allow you to set aside a specified dollar amount from your gross pay—“pretax”—to pay for […]
Have You Reviewed Your 2022 Retirement Benefit Statement on PenPoint?
If you have not already, be sure to review your Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Retirement Benefit Statement, as of […]
Thinking of Retiring?
This fall, in addition to its online recorded webinars, the Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC) will hold in-person informational […]
Have You Named Beneficiaries for Your Fidelity 403(b)/457(b) Accounts?
In the unfortunate event of your death, do you know how and to whom your Fidelity 403(b) and 457(b) retirement […]
Taking the Wellness Initiative, One Year at a Time
Are you one of the many Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees covered by an MCPS-provided medical plan who reduced […]
Need to Update Your Beneficiaries?
As you navigate life changes such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child, it is important to maintain […]
Well Aware: Join Us This Fall as We Make Colorful Choices!
Please your palate and turbo-charge your health during our fall nutrition challenge: Colorful Choices. This simple, effective, and fun online […]
Planning a July 1 Retirement? Guide to Forms, Deadlines, and Resources
You have weighed your options, evaluated your personal situation, and made the decision to retire. Before heading to the beach, […]
Two Options Regarding Prepaid Employee Benefits Now Available to 10-month Employees Retiring July 1, 2022*
Montgomery County Public Schools 10-month employees who retire on July 1, 2022, now have two options with respect to their […]
Medicare and Your Future Retiree Benefits When You Retire, Medicare Becomes an Important Part of Your Retiree Medical Plan
Will you and/or your spouse (or covered dependent) be Medicare-eligible at the time of your retirement? If so, and you […]
Retiring Soon? The Montgomery County Public Schools Retirees Association Is Looking for New Members!
The Montgomery County Public Schools Retirees Association (MCPSRA) represents all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) retirees and works with the […]
Wellness Initiatives: An Alternative to Biometric Health Screening Available
An alternative way to complete the Wellness Initiatives biometric health screening is available again this year for Montgomery County Public […]
Take the Wellness Initiative: What You Need to Do, in Short
If you are covered by a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) medical insurance plan through CareFirst or Kaiser Permanente, take […]
Retiring This Year? Complete Your Wellness Initiatives After You Retire
The Wellness Initiatives program is available to retirees who are not yet eligible for Medicare. If you wish to participate […]
Deadline for Submitting 2022 Flexible Spending Account Claims to Return to Pre-COVID-19 Schedule
If you are one of the many employees who has a flexible spending account (FSA) in 2022, you will need […]
ERSC Connect: Get Answers to Your Benefits, Leave, Pay, and Retirement Questions
ERSC Connect, an online service portal, was launched in late March to provide another way for Montgomery County Public Schools […]
Plan Ahead for September’s Accelerated Pay Date
Montgomery County Public Schools will accelerate one pay date in September for the convenience of our 10-month employees. The accelerated […]
Work Schedule News for the 2022–2023 School Year
If you are a 10-month employee, your summer break may end on a different date than your coworkers’, based on […]
Well Aware: Have You Accessed Wellbeats Yet?
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and CareFirst have partnered to give permanent MCPS staff free membership to Wellbeats. Wellbeats is […]
Keep Your Address Up to Date
Be sure to review your address on file with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) via Employee Self Service (ESS) and […]
Countdown to Retirement: 3 … 2 … 1 … Retire!
Are you thinking about retiring? The Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC) can help you plan your retirement and ensure […]
Retirement Timeline
9 to 12 months Review your annual retirement statement via PenPoint and/or from MSRA, depending on your core plan membership. […]
Did You Spend Time Working Outside MCPS? You May Be Eligible for Retirement Credit
You may be eligible for service credit on your pension for time worked with other organizations. Purchasing service and applying […]
Healthcare in Retirement
A great benefit of retiring from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is the security that comes with knowing that you […]
IRS Announces 2022 Limits for Defined Contribution Plans
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the yearly contribution limits for 403(b) and 457(b) plans in 2022 will increase […]
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The Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC) strives to keep you informed about your benefits, pay, retirement, and leave. Our website was designed to make it easy for you to find everything you need. Visit our website today.Still have questions?
We are here to help! Contact ERSC:
- In person (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) at 45 W. Gude Drive, Suite 1200, Rockville, MD 20850
- By e-mail
- By phone (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m.) at 301-517-8100
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- Employee Benefits Open Enrollment to Be Held Online...
October 10, 2022 - Frequently Asked Questions About Open Enrollment
October 10, 2022 - Be Prepared for Open Enrollment
October 10, 2022 - Learn About Your Benefit Options at the Open Enrollment...
October 10, 2022 - How to Access and Use the Online Benefits Enrollment...
October 10, 2022 - Save Money with a Flexible Spending Account
October 10, 2022 - Have You Reviewed Your 2022 Retirement Benefit Statement...
October 10, 2022 - Thinking of Retiring?
October 10, 2022 - Have You Named Beneficiaries for Your Fidelity 403(b)/457(b)...
October 10, 2022 - Taking the Wellness Initiative, One Year at a Time
October 10, 2022 - Need to Update Your Beneficiaries?
October 10, 2022 - Well Aware: Join Us This Fall as We Make Colorful Choices!
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