Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Board Overview

General Information

Established on July 1, 1914, the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS) is the largest of the Commonwealth’s 104 contributory retirement systems. It provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to more than 93,000 active educators and over 66,000 retirees and survivors in Massachusetts. Its mission is to ensure members achieve and maintain a successful and secure retirement through responsible benefits administration, financial integrity, and outstanding services.