Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan

The Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan (MERS) is an independent, professional retirement services organization that manages retirement and benefit plans for Michigan’s local governments. Established in 1946, MERS serves more than 900 municipal members across the state, including counties, cities, townships, and villages. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of products such as defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, and retiree health care savings accounts. MERS operates as a multi-employer statewide public employee retirement system, focusing on investment management and benefit administration for public sector employees. As a non-profit public corporation, it is governed by an elected board representing both member employers and employees. The system manages billions in assets to ensure the long-term financial security of Michigan's municipal workforce.