If you have additional questions, ERSRI Customer Service Representatives are available Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (401) 462-7600. You can also contact ERSRI by e-mail through the form on our Contact Us page.
We’ve gathered a list of the most common questions we hear from our retirees and answered them on the Retiree FAQ page.
If you are considering returning to work for a public entity in Rhode Island as a retiree, there are a number of important regulations you need to be aware of – read about them here.
The Compass is mailed to ERSRI members quarterly, but you can review both current and past issues along with many other ERSRI publications in our Publications and Reports section.
If you have additional questions, ERSRI Customer Service Representatives are available Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (401) 462-7600. You can also contact ERSRI by e-mail through the form on our Contact Us page.
We’ve gathered a list of the most common questions we hear from our members and answered them on the Member FAQs page.
If you are planning to retire in the next 12 months, you may want to visit our Planning for Retirement page. There you’ll find a helpful planning checklist and access to information about determining your benefits and eligibility.
The Compass is mailed to ERSRI members quarterly, but you can review both current and past issues along with many other ERSRI publications in our Publications and Reports section.
The Employees’ Retirement System of Rhode Island is overseen by a 15-member Retirement Board chosen in accordance with Title 36 of the Rhode Island General Laws. The Board approves disability pensions, votes on the target investment rate of return and other assumptions and certifies employer contribution rates.
The Defined Contribution plan allows you to save money for your retirement in a tax-deferred account that is similar to a 401k plan. Both you and your employer contribute a percentage of your salary to your Defined Contribution plan. TIAA invests these funds on your behalf and as you instruct and when you retire, you are able to begin withdrawing these funds.
