Massport Retirement Information

There are two types of retirement plans for employees at Massport. Employees working more than 21 hours a week are automatically enrolled in the defined benefit pension plan. The 457 (b) deferred compensation plan is an optional investment plan for retirement savings to supplement the pension.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Administered by the Massport Employees’ Retirement System.

457 (b) Deferred Compensation SMART Plan

Administered by Empower-Retirement.

About MPAERS

The Massachusetts Port Authority Employees’ Retirement System (MPAERS) was established on July 18, 1978, effective January 1, 1979 by enactment of Chapter 487 of the Massachusetts General Laws to provide Massport employees and their beneficiaries with secure retirement, survivor, and disability benefits

Massport's Pension Plan

Massport employees who work a minimum of 21 hours a week are enrolled in the Massachusetts Port Authority Employees’ Retirement System (MPAERS) pension plan.

Board & Staff

The Massport Employees’ Retirement System (MPAERS) is administered by a five-member board consisting of one ex-officio member, two elected members, one member appointed by Massport, and one member appointed by the four board members. The retirement staff manage the day to day operations of the Retirement System.

Public Records Access Officer

View contact information for the Massport Employees’ Retirement System’s Records Access Officer.

Board Meetings

View Board Meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes.

Outlook Newsletter

View current and archived issues of Outlook, a quarterly newsletter published by the Massport Employees' Retirement System.

Program FAQ's

View frequently asked questions about the Retirement Program.

Publications & Forms

View forms, guides, charts, and the Annual Financial Report.

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