Lisa Poske, Executive Secretary
The Worcester Retirement System (WRS) is a contributory defined benefit retirement system generated by MGL Chapter 32. The system provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to the members and their beneficiaries.
Learn more About the Board that is responsible for the administration of the Worcester Retirement System in accordance with the law for the benefit of its members, and be sure to check out our January - March 2025 Newsletter!
Active Members
- Beneficiary Options
- Calculate Your Benefits
- Purchase Creditable Service
- Survivor Benefits
Learn more about Active Members options and information.
Retired Members
- Beneficiary Change Form
- Change of Address
- Survivor Benefits
Learn more about Retired Members benefits and payments.
Calculate Your Benefits
Retirement benefits are based on a variety of factors including age, length of creditable service and salary level. In addition, different rules are applicable whether you entered service before, on or after April 2, 2012.
Guides
The Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) is dedicated to the oversight, guidance, monitoring and regulation of the Massachusetts Public Pension Systems.
Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Guide
This guide reflects changes and amendments to the law through July 1, 2015.
Guide to Survivor Benefits for Public Employees
This guide is designed to familiarize you with the benefits to which eligible survivors are entitled.
Guide to Disability Retirement for Public Employees
This guide is designed to familiarize you with procedures applicable to the disability retirement of public employees who are members of Massachusetts contributory retirement systems.
Divorce and Your Retirement Benefits
This booklet is designed to give you the information you need to effectively structure a property settlement to divide pension benefits.
Retirement Referrals
The Worcester Retirement Board assists members in finding a variety of social service agencies and programs.
Reports
Below are reports generated by the Worcester Retirement Board on a periodic basis. Please click on a heading to view a list of available reports.
Public Records Requests
On June 3, 2016 Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed An Act to Improve Public Records into law. Many of the provisions in the law took effect on January 1, 2017.
You may submit your request to the City's RAO via our Public Records Portal for your convenience.
Worcester Retirement
Records Access Officer (RAO)
Lisa Poske
Worcester Retirement
455 Main Street, Room 103
Worcester, MA 01608
retirement@worcesterma.gov
Contact Information
Address
Retirement Board
City Hall Room 103
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact
Phone: 508-799-1062
Fax: 508-799-1047
Email Us
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.