People Operations and Employee Resources Department (POERD)

Understanding Your Pension Benefits for PERS - State Employees Only
2021-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Whether you are a new hire or have been a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) or the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) for a while, this class will give you a basic understanding of your pension benefits. Topics covered are enrollment criteria, membership tiers, the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS), beneficiary designation, group life insurance coverage, purchasing service credit, pension loans, retirement formulas and withdrawing. This webinar is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes long and includes a Q&A period. Note: This webinar is not designed for members who are planning to retire. This webinar is designed specifically for PERS and TPAF members employed by a N.J. State department, State agency, State Institution, or a N.J. State College/University.

Overview for Employees in DCRP
2021-11-08 13:00 - 14:00
This is a live, interactive web presentation for members of the Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP). This session is exclusively about the DCRP and provides information about eligibility for the DCRP, contributions rates, the investment funds that are available within the DCRP, the Goalmaker investment allocation tool, withdrawals, and the overall rules of the plan. We also take a look at Prudential’s DCRP Web site and how to process all changes such as adding a beneficiary and processing a withdrawal online. The webinar is approximately 45 minutes in duration with a question and answer period.

NJM Insurance - Virtual Visit & Webinar - Home and Renters Insurance Basics
2021-11-09 12:00 - 13:00
NJM Insurance Group, a regional insurance carrier with a national reputation for outstanding customer and claims satisfaction based entirely on policyholder feedback, is providing an informational Webinar! Tara Patel will be providing some information about NJM as well as an overview of Home and Renters Insurance with the goal to help attendees gain a more thorough understanding of their insurance coverage.
All employees can register!

Please email tpatel@njm.com if interested in attending or you can register at https://njminsurance.webex.com

5 Steps to Retirement Readiness for State Employees
2021-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
***State Employees are employed by a N.J. State Department, State Agency, State Institution, or a N.J. State College or University.***
Sessions are presented by a Prudential retirement counselor for the New Jersey State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan. Prepare for your better tomorrow…TODAY You can help yourself plan for a more secure retirement in just five steps! This presentation is designed to help you create financial and emotional pictures for your retirement. The webinar is approximately 45 minutes in duration and includes a Q&A period. Topics include: Step 1 – What will your retirement be like? Step 2 – What will your expenses be today and tomorrow? Step 3 – Where will your money in retirement come from? Step 4 – What can you do today? Step 5 – How can you help protect your future income?

NJM Virtual Q & A Session Appointments for Auto, Home, Renters or Umbrella Insurance
2021-11-09 13:00 - 18:00
NJM Insurance Group, a regional insurance carrier with a national reputation for outstanding customer and claims satisfaction based entirely on policyholder feedback, is offering phone appointments. You’ll have the opportunity to speak with NJM Representative Tara Patel about auto, home, condo, renters or umbrella insurance and receive quotations.
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland and Ohio residents are eligible to apply!
Appointments are available between 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Please schedule an appointment in advance at https://rcnj.timetap.com
With great rates and award-winning customer service, there’s never been a better time to become an NJM policyholder.

Purchasing Service Credits for PERS Members
2021-11-18 09:00 - 10:00
In this live webinar, we discuss the benefits of purchasing service credit and the types of service that may be eligible to be purchased. We will explain how a purchase is calculated and review the estimate and application process. The session is approximately 40 minutes long and includes a brief Q&A period.

Live Chat for PERS State Employees Only
2021-11-19 10:00 - 11:00
New Jersey PERS & TPAF Members employed by State employers are invited to join the NJDPB for a Live Chat Webinar where they can have their pension-related questions answered in real time! This live chat will be approximately 1 hour in duration. Note: Account-specific questions will not be answered during this session. Due to time constraints, all questions may not be able to be answered. This webinar is designed specifically for PERS and TPAF members employed by a N.J. State department, State agency, State Institution, or a N.J. State College/University

Understanding Your Pension Benefits for PERS Members
2021-12-01 10:00 - 11:30
Whether you are a new hire or have been a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) for a while, this class will give you a basic understanding of your pension benefits. Topics covered are enrollment criteria, membership tiers, the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS), beneficiary designation, group life insurance coverage, purchasing service credit, pension loans, retirement formulas and withdrawing. This webinar is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes long and includes a Q&A period. Note: This webinar is not designed for members who are planning to retire.

Social Security Benefits for Members of all State Administered Retirement Systems
2021-12-06 09:00 - 09:45
Social Security Benefits seminars are designed to complement our Planning for Retirement seminars. Sessions are presented by a Prudential retirement counselor for the New Jersey State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan. When it comes to retirement planning, what you don’t know about Social Security could hurt you. Learning all you can about your future Social Security benefits today can give you a more financially secure tomorrow. Topics covered include your eligibility for Social Security benefits, how the Social Security Administration calculates your benefits, maximization strategies that can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits, spousal benefits and Valuable tips for incorporating what you’ve learned about your future Social Security benefits. The seminar is approximately 45 minutes in duration and includes a Q&A period.

PERS Pension Payment Options
2021-12-06 10:00 - 10:20
This webinar explains the various pension options for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) members that add financial flexibility when there is a need to provide for others after your death. The options are described in detail so that you can make an informed choice on this very important decision. We will discuss the different options that are available, who can be named as a beneficiary, the effect each option has on your own monthly benefit, and other important advantages and limitations to consider. This webinar is approximately 25 minutes long and is followed by a brief Q&A period.

PERS Retirement Estimates
2021-12-06 11:00 - 11:20
When planning for retirement, you should obtain an Estimate of Retirement Benefits. This webinar is designed to show Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) members how to do a retirement estimate using the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS) and the website Long-Range Calculator. We will produce a sample estimate with pension payment options available PERS and TPAF members. This webinar is approximately 15-20 minutes in duration and is followed by a brief Q&A period.

Taking Control of Your Taxes - Prudential Seminar
2021-12-08 10:00 - 11:00
We hear every day that many Americans are not financially prepared for their future. People find the financial
planning process overwhelming, and they don’t know where to begin.
We are pleased to offer you a financial wellness educational seminar through Prudential PathwaysSM. Prudential
PathwaysSM offers practical, down-to-earth information that may help you and your family today, tomorrow, and
beyond. It is designed to give you an understanding of the fundamentals of financial wellness through
educational seminars.
Taking Control of Your Taxes
The seminar will cover important topics, like these:
• Ordinary income tax rates
• Payroll taxes
• Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes
• And more

Overview for Employees in the DCRP
2021-12-09 11:00 - 11:45

5 Steps to Retirement Readiness for State Employees
2021-12-10 09:00 - 09:45
Sessions are presented by a Prudential retirement counselor for the New Jersey State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan. Prepare for your better tomorrow…TODAY You can help yourself plan for a more secure retirement in just five steps! This presentation is designed to help you create financial and emotional pictures for your retirement. The webinar is approximately 45 minutes in duration and includes a Q&A period. Topics include: Step 1 – What will your retirement be like? Step 2 – What will your expenses be today and tomorrow? Step 3 – Where will your money in retirement come from? Step 4 – What can you do today? Step 5 – How can you help protect your future income?

Purchasing Service Credit for PERS Members
2021-12-13 13:00 - 13:45

Reviewing a Sample Retirement Application for PERS Members
2021-12-14 10:00 - 10:20
By attending this webinar, Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) members can be prepared with the information and answers they will need when they submit their retirement application. The presentation reviews sample applications for regular retirement (Service, Early, Veteran, or Deferred) and disability retirement (Ordinary Disability and Accidental Disability). It also includes step-by-step instruction on how to access the application on MBOS and offers a handy retirement-planning worksheet. The webinar is approximately 20 minutes long and is followed by a brief Q&A period

Explore Your Benefits! Live Chat webinar where they can have their general pension-related questions answered in real time!
2021-12-29 13:00 - 14:00
New Jersey PERS & TPAF members employed by
State* employers are invited to join the NJDPB
for a Live Chat webinar where they can have their general
pension-related questions answered in real time! This live chat will be approximately 1 hour in duration.
Note: Account-specific questions will not be answered during this session.
Due to time constraints, all questions may not be able to be answered.

What is the Deferred Compensation Plan? Why Should I Join?
2022-01-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-18 14:00 - 15:00

A Closer Look at your Social Security Benefits
2022-01-10 09:00 - 10:00
Social Security Benefits seminars are designed to complement our Retirement Planning webinars/seminars. Sessions are presented by a Prudential retirement counselor for the New Jersey State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan. When it comes to retirement planning, what you don’t know about Social Security could hurt you. Learning all you can about your future Social Security benefits today can give you a more financially secure tomorrow. Topics covered include your eligibility for Social Security benefits, how the Social Security Administration calculates your benefits, maximization strategies that can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits, spousal benefits and Valuable tips for incorporating what you’ve learned about your future Social Security benefits. The webinar is approximately one hour in duration including a Q&A period.

How to Make the Most Out of My Retirement Hosted by Prudential
2022-01-10 10:00 - 11:00
Prudential Retirement is here to help you prepare for the financial future you envision. Our retirement counselors offer a range of online workshops and meetings to help you learn how to make the most of everything your retirement plan offers, as well as insights and assistance on specific financial topics.
To access the meeting on the scheduled date and time, enter the meeting address:

If requested, enter your name and email address.
If a password is required, enter the meeting password
Click “Join”
Follow the instructions on the screen

Join by Phone: Dial the meeting code provided above – you may select “call me” from the audio option drop-down box. This will prompt the system to contact you at a phone number of your choosing.

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP) Overview for Employees
2022-01-10 11:00 - 11:45

Deferred Compensation Plan Distribution Options
2022-01-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-01-12 12:00 - 13:00

How to Maximize your Contributions: Explore the 457 Special Catch Up Option
2022-01-11 10:00 - 11:00

Understanding Your Pension Benefits For State Employees
2022-01-12 10:00 - 11:30
Whether you are a new hire or have been a member of the PERS for a while, this class will give you a basic understanding of your pension benefits. Topics covered are enrollment criteria, membership tiers, the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS), beneficiary designation, group life insurance coverage, purchasing service credit, pension loans, retirement formulas and withdrawing. This webinar is approximately 1 ½ hours in duration including a Q&A period. Note: Retirement planning topics will not be discussed during this webinar. This webinar is designed specifically for State PERS and TPAF employees (PERS and TPAF members employed by a N.J. State department, State agency, State Institution, or a N.J. State College/University).

Benefits of Combining Your Retirement Plans: Learn about Rollovers
2022-01-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-01-18 11:00 - 12:00

Roth or Pre-Tax Contributions: Decide When You Save on Taxes
2022-01-13 13:00 - 14:00
