Retirement Programs - Faculty Handbook
RETIREMENT PROGRAMS
Participation in the base retirement plan is initially optional with enrollment mandatory at age 35 and 24 full-time equivalent (FTE) service months. Participation in the supplemental retirement or deferred compensation plan is optional at any time.
NOTE: All benefits are shown in abbreviated form. Specific master contracts between MSU and the various carriers/vendors are available for inspection in MSU Human Resources Benefits. The information contained in this Faculty/Academic Staff Benefit and Retirement Programs section does not modify or change any of the provisions in these contracts. Although MSU expects to continue the benefit programs indefinitely, it reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate such coverages in whole or in part at any time, except as limited by the terms and conditions of master contracts. Complete information and descriptive details on all benefits may be obtained from MSU Human Resources Benefits, telephone (517)353-4434, or, if long distance, 1-800-353-4434.
