Baltimore City Employees' Retirement System

10/12/2026

Our offices are closed today, Monday, October 12, in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

09/22/2026

We're hosting our first Baltimore City Employees' Financial Wellness Day, October 28 at War Memorial!

Step away from the daily to-do list and focus on your money in a relaxed, judgment-free space. Sit down with pension representatives, retirement specialists, and City benefits experts there to answer your questions and help you plan today so you can feel more confident about tomorrow.

The day is organized into three sessions built around where you are in your career. Every session includes a presentation, time for questions and one-on-one conversations, and an interactive game that puts real-life money decisions into practice.

Registration is required, and space is limited. Follow the link to register today!

Financial Wellness Day: Plan Today, Retire Confidently Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | War Memorial Between work, family, and everything else on your plate, your finances don’t always get the attention they deserve. That’s why the Employees’ Retirement Systems is hostin...

07/02/2026

Our offices will be closed tomorrow, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Enjoy your holiday, everyone! 🎆

06/22/2026

REMINDER! If you are a City of Baltimore employee and participate in the City's Retirement Savings or Deferred Compensation plan, your 2026 high school graduate could receive $2500 in college scholarships. Open to children or grandchildren of participants. Apply by June 29. Follow the link to apply.

If you participate in and contribute to the City 401(a)Retirement Savings Plan or the 457(b)Deferred Compensation Plan, your high school graduate could win $2,500 for college! Nationwide and the City of Baltimore’s Retirement Savings Plan(RSP) and Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) will award colleg...

06/18/2026

Our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth.

06/01/2026

If you participate in and contribute to the City 401(a)Retirement Savings Plan or the 457(b)Deferred Compensation Plan, your high school graduate could win $2,500 for college!

Nationwide and the City of Baltimore’s Retirement Savings Plan(RSP) and Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) will award college scholarships – each worth $2,500 – to five high school graduating seniors whose parents or grandparents participate in the 401(a) Retirement Savings Plan and/or 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

If you participate in and contribute to the City 401(a)Retirement Savings Plan or the 457(b)Deferred Compensation Plan, your high school graduate could win $2,500 for college! Nationwide and the City of Baltimore’s Retirement Savings Plan(RSP) and Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) will award colleg...

05/19/2026

Delores Walker joined ERS in 2024 as an Accountant II, bringing with her a strong background in accounting and a longstanding connection to the City of Baltimore.

In her role at ERS, Delores is part of the Accounting team, where she contributes to key financial processes. She values the collaborative culture at ERS and takes pride in being part of a team that works together to get the job done efficiently and effectively.

“Mrs. Delores is a valued member of the Accounting Department, bringing a wealth of experience that enhances overall performance,” shared Michelle Taylor, Accounting Supervisor.

Read more about Delores Walker in our Employee Spotlight. 👇

05/13/2026

In today’s digital world, protecting your personal and financial information is more important than ever. Scammers and bad actors are increasingly targeting individuals—especially retirees—with attempts to access sensitive information through fraud and deception.

The good news is that there are simple, effective steps you can take to protect yourself. Think of cybersecurity as part of your overall financial wellness. By staying alert and informed, you can reduce your risk and keep your information secure.

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In today’s digital world, protecting your personal and financial information is more important than ever. As a member of the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), you may regularly share sensitive information such as your Social Security number, banking details, and retirement account information....

05/05/2026

The federal government is requiring all retirement systems to use an updated version of the Form W-4P: Withholding Certificate for Periodic Pension or Annuity Payments. This new form is more detailed than the previous version and is designed to help ensure that the correct amount of federal income tax is withheld from your pension payments.

If you are a new retiree, new beneficiary, or need to make changes to your federal tax withholding, visit the link to find out the next steps.

What Retired Members Need to Know Beginning in 2026, the federal government is requiring all retirement systems to use an updated version of the Form W-4P: Withholding Certificate for Periodic Pension or Annuity Payments. This new form is more detailed than the previous version and is designed to he...

04/28/2026

Our Spring 2026 Newsletter is now online! 👇