NHRS “Hot Topics” are posted in response to common questions about the retirement system. Topics are added and subtracted based on their relevance.

Proposal to Create a Defined Contribution (DC) Plan

NHRS Letter to Sen. Bradley Regarding SB 229 (am2214h) (May 17, 2012)

NHRS Statement on HB 1460 (am 1623s) (May 14, 2012)

NHRS Board of Trustees Positions on House Bill 1460 and Senate Bill 229 (April 12, 2012)

  - Board Motions on HB1460 and SB 229 (April 12, 2012)

  - HB 1460 Questions and Issues (April 12, 2012)

NHRS Written Testimony on HB 1460 (March 19, 2012)

NHRS "Bill Brief" on HB 1460 (March 16, 2012)

NHRS Response to Questions from Sen. Bradley Regarding 3/15/12 Supplemental Valuation (March 13, 2012)

GRS Supplemental Valuation on amendment 0543s to SB 229 (March 5, 2012)

GRS letter on amendment 0543s to SB 229 (February 13, 2012)

Amendment 0543s to SB 229 (February 2, 2012)

SB 229: Legislation establishing a DC plan (December 2011)

NHRS "Bill Brief" on SB 229 (February 2, 2012)

GRS Defined Contribution Plan Analysis (January 10, 2012)

Groom Law Group Memo on SB 229 and SB 249 (January 10, 2012)

GRS analysis of LSR 12-2876.1 (December 2011)

NHRS Fiscal Note Worksheet for LSR 12-2876.1 (December 2011)

NH Supreme Court Ruling on Pension Names and Amounts

Frequently Asked Questions on Pension Names, Amounts (November 29, 2011)

Notice to NHRS Retirees Regarding Individual Pension Information (November 4, 2011)

2011 Actuarial Valuation Information  

NHRS 2011 Actuarial Valuation: DRAFT (January 10, 2012)

GRS Presentation to NHRS Trustees on the Draft 2011 Valuation (November 8, 2011)

2011 Legislation

Frequently Asked Questions About Vesting for Benefits (August 2011)

Group II Service Retirement Eligibility Transitional Provisions in House Bill 2 (August 2011)

Changes to Earnable Compensation under House Bill 2 (July 2011)

2011 Legislative Changes Affecting NHRS Retirees (July 2011)

FAQ on Part-time Employment of NHRS Retirees (Updated: August 2011)

NHRS Employer Frequently Asked Questions About 2011 Legislation (Updated: August 2011)

Recertification of 2012-13 Employer Contribution Rates

NEW: Municipal Employer Contribution Rates for Aug. 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013 (August 2011)

NEW: State Employer Contribution Rates for Aug. 1, 2011– June 30, 2013 (August 2011)

NHRS News Release on Rate Recertification (August 2011)

Board of Trustees Material on Rate Certification (August 2011)

This file contains material compiled by staff and the retirement system's consulting actuary regarding the employer rate recertification called for in House Bill 2.

Memo From Groom Law Group on Compliance with Recertification Requirement (August 2011)

Other Current Hot Topics

Summary of Legislative Changes to NHRS, 2007-11 (March 2012)

Retirement Totals by Month, Fiscal Years 2008-2012 (December 2011)

How Does Unfunded Liability Affect the New Hampshire Retirement System? (March 2011)

Does the New Hampshire Retirement System Provide Retiree Health Insurance? (March 2011)

Is the New Hampshire Retirement System Solvent? (October 2010)