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New Portal Provides Help for ERSC-Related Questions
MCPS employees are now able to contact the Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC) through an online service portal: ERSC […]
Biometric Health Screening Alternative Available to Lower Health Costs
An alternative way to complete the Wellness Initiatives biometric health screening is available again this year for MCPS employees who […]
Salary Increases Are In Effect
Salary increases for eligible MCPS employees went into effect on Saturday, March 12, 2022. They include a step increase for […]
Tax Time Is Here: Have You Misplaced Your W-2 or 1095-C?
April 18 will be here before you know it. If you have misplaced your 2021 IRS Form W-2 or 1095-C, […]
Pay Increase Coming in Feb. 25 Paycheck
Permanent employees and home and hospital teachers will see a pay increase in their paychecks on Friday, Feb. 25. The […]
COVID-Relief FSA Rules Provide Longer Periods to Spend Unused Balances
Rules signed into law in late 2020 under the COVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020 provide financial relief and flexibility to employees […]
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 […]
Unusual and Imperative COVID-19 Leave Available
Do you know what leave options you have should you or a family member become infected with COVID-19? MCPS’ leave […]
Cost-of-Living Adjustment Goes into Effect Jan. 29
The Board of Education has approved agreements with the three employee associations—the Montgomery County Education Association, the Montgomery County Association […]
Thinking About Retirement?
This school year, the Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC) has offered Retirement Informational Sessions and Forms Workshops in two […]
Need Help Managing Your Financial Future?
Join MCPS and Fidelity Investments for upcoming virtual workshops to help you manage your financial future. Workshops will be held: Wednesday, […]
2021 Tax Forms Available Soon
MCPS permanent employees can begin accessing their annual tax forms via Employee Self-Service (ESS) within the next two weeks. The Internal […]
Plan Now for How You Will Receive Your 2021 Tax Forms
Employees will receive their 2021 W-2 and 1095-C tax forms contact-free and sooner if they authorize web delivery (online access) […]
2022 Employee Benefits Open Enrollment Has Ended
Employee Benefits Open Enrollment ended Friday, Nov. 5. If you enrolled in or made changes to your benefits during Open Enrollment, […]
October Webinar to Spotlight Smart Grocery Shopping and Label Reading
Join us to discover how to shop smarter to meet your health needs and learn to read food labels to […]
Reminder: Next Payday for All Employees is Oct. 8
The regular biweekly pay period schedule will resume on Oct. 8. Sept. 24 will not be a payday. Employees who […]
Thinking About Retirement?
This fall, in addition to online recorded webinars, the Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC) will hold in-person sessions for […]
Fidelity Offering Help to Manage Your Financial Future
Join MCPS and Fidelity Investments for an upcoming virtual workshop to help you manage your financial future. This workshop will […]
Sept. 17 Paycheck Will Reflect Full Scope of Deductions
The accelerated Sept. 17 pay date will be the first of the academic year in which employees will see the […]
2021 Retirement Benefit Statements Available on PenPoint
Retirement benefit statements as of June 30, 2021, are now available on PenPoint, the MCPS self-service, online retirement system. Each fall, […]
New Employee? Get to Know ERSC!
New 10-month MCPS employees who work at least 20 hours per week may enroll in the Employee Benefit Plan within […]
First September Pay Day to Be Sept. 10; Second Will Be a Week Later
The first payday in September—for those employees who report hours worked between Aug. 14 and Aug. 27—will be Friday, Sept. […]
We’re Hiring for the 2021-2022 School Year!
MCPS, the largest and most diverse school system in Maryland, is continuing its effort to attract great talent. MCPS is […]
Important Summer Information from ERSC
Congratulations! Another successful school year is winding down. Before your summer plans get underway, please consider these important items from […]
Interested in Summer Employment?
Summer staff is needed! Are you looking for summer employment? Do you want to help prepare MCPS students for the coming […]
Alternative to Biometric Health Screening Available June 1
An alternative way to complete the Wellness Initiatives biometric health screening is available again this year for MCPS employees. Due to […]
Forms Due by May 28 for July 1 Retirement
If you plan on retiring effective July 1, 2021, you must apply to the Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC) […]
Summer Employment Available Beginning April 19
Effective Monday, April 19, all Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 summer employment opportunities will be accessible to Montgomery County Education Association […]
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 have misplaced your 2020 IRS Form W-2 or 1095-C, […]
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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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