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02/24/2026
Winter Weather Impacts In-Person Services
Due to the forecasted winter weather, the Seneca regional office will open for in-person services at 10:00 am tomorrow, Wed. 2/25/2026. Plan specialists and other staff will be working remotely. 

02/23/2026
Winter Weather Continues to Impact In-Person Services
Due to weather conditions, the Bensalem regional office will be closed to in-person services tomorrow, Tue. 2/24/2026. Plan specialists and other staff will be working remotely. 

02/23/2026
Winter Weather Impacts In-Person Services at Regional Offices
Due to weather conditions, the Bensalem, Harrisburg, State College, and Wilkes-Barre regional offices will be closed to in-person services on Monday, 2/23. Plan specialists and other staff will be working remotely. 

02/17/2026
SERS 2026 Supplemental Budget Book Released
The budget book provides detailed information about the retirement plans SERS administered in 2025 and proposed budgets for commonwealth fiscal year 2026-27. Key data is provided in a budget handout that includes the budget highlights, snapshots of data for each SERS-administered retirement plan, and the 2025 Pension Payments By County map.

02/06/2026
Penn SERS Board Holds Organizational Meetings
Board Chair Thall Appoints Assistant Board Chair and Forms Committees, Committee Chairs Elected and Assistant Chairs Appointed

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement Board held organizational meetings today. Board Chair Gregory Thall appointed Banking and Securities Secretary Wendy Spicher Assistant Board Chair and finalized committee assignments.

Read The Press Release

02/05/2026
Winter Weather Closes Pittsburgh Regional Office to In-Person Services
Due to weather conditions, the Pittsburgh Regional Office will be closed to in-person services on Fri, 2/6/2026. Plan specialists and other staff will be working remotely.

01/28/2026
Retirees: Your Annual Statement Is in the Mail
Today, we mailed your Personal Statement of Pension Payments, featuring the 2026 payment calendar, directly from our print and mail vendor in Claysburg, PA. A copy of your statement is available in your online member services account.

If you would like to receive retiree updates directly to your e-mail, sign up here.

01/26/2026
Winter Weather Closes Regional Offices to In-Person Services
Due to weather conditions, the Bensalem, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, State College, and Wilkes-Barre Regional Offices will be closed to in-person services on Monday, 1/26 & Tuesday, 1/27, while Seneca, and Montoursville will be closed to in-person services on Monday, 1/26. Plan specialists and other staff will be working remotely.

01/20/2026
Retirees: 1099-R Tax Documents Are in the Mail
Today we mailed your 1099-R tax documents directly from our print and mail vendor in Claysburg, PA. If you do not receive your 1099-R tax documents by February 3, 2026, please contact a SERS Defined Benefit Plan Specialist at 1.800.633.5461.

You can expect your account statement, featuring the 2026 payment calendar, in about a week. It, too, will be mailed from Claysburg.

If you would like to receive retiree updates directly to your e-mail, sign up here.

01/20/2026
2026 Contribution Limits for Deferred Comp
Maximum contribution limits for your supplemental deferred comp plan

Increasing your contributions – even by a small amount – can make a meaningful difference over time thanks to compounding growth and tax advantages. Check out the winter 2025 Deferred Compensation Plan Newsfor more information on contribution limits and special catch-up provisions.

If you don’t yet have a deferred comp account, enroll online or contact a deferred comp specialist today at 1.866.737.7457.

12/22/2025
Winter Weather Closes Wilkes-Barre Regional Office
The Wilkes-Barre regional office will be closed to the public due to weather conditions 12-23-2025. Plan specialists and other staff will be working remotely.