If I retire from my school district employment on or after July 1, 2010, but continue teaching at a Michigan community college, are my retirement benefits affected?
Yes, depending on how much you earn at the community college. [Note: All community colleges participate in MPSERS.] If your earnings from the community college during a calendar year exceed one-third of your final average compensation, then you will forfeit your pension and health benefits for as long as you continue to work for the community college or any other employer covered by the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Act. Once you leave that employment, your pension and retiree health benefits will resume.
