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Current Issue: Winter 2012

Featured article: It's that time... Tax Time

Also in this edition:
Get Automatic Email Notices of DRS web updates
2012 Schedule of Benefit Payments
Charitable Giving Made Easy
We want to know: What would it take?
DCP offers flexibility
Send us your travel photo

Issue: Summer 2011

Featured article: Legislative Update

Also in this edition:
Summary Annual Financial Report - Available Online
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Cost-of-Living Adjustments - an overview
Direct Deposit - Now easier than ever
Pension Notes

Issue: Winter 2010

Featured article: Oldest trooper recalls lifetime of service

Also in this edition:
Newsletter goes online with next edition
Does DRS makes "house calls"?
What's the state of your pension plan?
1009-R form to be mailed in January
2011 Benefit payment schedule

Issue: Winter 2009

Featured article:Two agencies, one goal: Improve services for our customers

Also in this edition:
Pension Notes: State Actuary recommends pension plan study, 1099-R distribution, Address updates, Retirement Outlook opt-out
P.J. and Cal Sanders celebrate life after retirement
Direct deposit: Secure, reliable and convenient
WSIB corner

Issue: Winter/Spring 2009 Pension plan checkup

Featured article: New tax rule may affect you

Also in this edition:
Pension Notes: COLA increases coming in July
Security of your benefit
Governor appoints new director
Living well
Benefit payment dates

Issue: Fall 2008

Featured article: Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) – how they're calculated and when they occur

Also in this edition:
Pension Notes
Public safety officers may exclude up to $3,000 from their federal taxable income
2008 tax forms will mail in January
Electronic deposit – it's easy and secure
Market conditions do not affect your retirement benefit
Health insurance changes take effect in January