Be sure to review this information on important forms, deadlines, and resources as you make your preparations.
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Employee Benefits to Continue Through September 30, 2023, for 10-month Employees Retiring July 1, August 1, or September 1, 2023*
Montgomery County Public Schools 10-month employees who retire on July 1, 2023, August 1, 2023, or September 1, 2023, will […]
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 […]
Take the Wellness Initiative to Save Money on Your Health Insurance in 2024
Did you participate in the Wellness Initiatives program last year? If so, you are saving money this year on your health […]
Wellness Initiatives: What You Need to Do, in Short
If you are covered by a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) medical insurance plan through Cigna 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ready… Set… 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 […]
Remote Access Requirements for Most Employee Self-Service (ESS) Applications Have Changed
In early January, the method for accessing a number of applications on the Employee Self-Service (ESS) web page changed for […]
IRS Announces 2023 Limits for Defined Contribution Plans
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that, effective January 1, 2023, the yearly contribution limits for 403(b) and 457(b) […]
Submit 2022 FSA Claims to Voya/Benefit Strategies by the Deadline or Risk Losing Your Balances!
If you are one of the many employees who had a flexible spending account (FSA) in 2022, then it is […]
Need a Duplicate W-2 or 1095-C? Authorize Web Delivery of Your Tax Forms
April 15 will be here before you know it. If you received hard copies of your 2022 W-2 and 1095-C […]
Wellness Initiatives: Save Money on Your Medical Insurance
Were you among the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees who participated in the Wellness Initiatives program last year and […]
New Personal Information? Make Sure Everything is Up to Date
Make sure your employee information is up to date so you can receive important notifications and the beneficiaries for your […]
Employee Benefits Open Enrollment to Be Held Online October 10–November 4, 2022
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will hold its annual Open Enrollment for employee benefits online from October 10–November 4, 2022. […]
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 […]
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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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