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State Public Pensions in Minnesota

Minnesota public-employee pensions are run by three systems: MSRS for state employees, PERA for local government employees, and TRA for public educators. Survivor and death benefits depend on the system, whether the member was active or retired, and the payment option elected.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

Minnesota

mnretire.gov→

Administering agency

Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS), Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), and Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)

Phone651-284-7730
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified Jul 2026

State Public Pensions in Minnesota: key facts

Systems
Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) for state employees; Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) for local government; Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) for public educators.
Retiree death
A surviving spouse or named survivor may receive a continuing monthly benefit based on the annuity option the member elected at retirement.
Pre-retirement death
A vested member's surviving spouse may elect a lifetime or term-certain annuity (for example, PERA offers term-certain options of 10, 15, or 20 years for a surviving spouse); otherwise accumulated contributions plus interest are paid as a lump sum to the named beneficiary or the estate.
Contacts
MSRS 651-284-7730 / 1-800-657-5757; PERA 1-800-652-9026; TRA 1-800-657-3669.

When someone dies

Steps after a death in Minnesota

4-step process for Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS), Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), and Teachers Retirement Association (TRA).

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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

Sources

  • minnesotatra.org
  • mnpera.org
  • mnretire.gov

Data sourced from State Public Pensions in Minnesota primary sources (3 pages reviewed). How we research.

Public Pensions

Minnesota

mnretire.gov→

Administering agency

Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS), Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), and Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)

Phone651-284-7730
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified Jul 2026
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