It’s important for you to keep up with changes to the retirement plan to understand how they may affect your benefits. Significant changes are always included in TRS publications and on the website, but there are a few steps you can take to ensure your information on file is always up to date so that you can continue to receive important communications.
Mailing Address
TRS uses your address on record to send confidential information about your account, such as the 1099-R Income Tax Form, TRS annual statement, any possible payments owed to you, along with other important communications.
Updating Your Information:
- The fastest and easiest way to update your address is through the MyTRS member portal online.
- Alternatively, you can complete and submit a Change of Address Notification form (TRS 358) to TRS.
Name Change
TRS requires written notification when you change your name. There is no form for submitting a name change.
Updating Your Information:
- The written notice must include both your social security number and your signature.
- You must include a copy of a court order or marriage license that authorizes your name changes.
- If you are working for a TRS-covered employer when your name changes, you must officially change your name in your employer’s records to ensure your employer’s records and TRS records match.
Beneficiary Designation
Keeping your beneficiary designation up to date ensures TRS pays member death benefits to the individuals you want to receive them. It’s important to review your beneficiary designation when significant life events occur.
Updating Your Information:
- Learn more about Naming a Beneficiary in MyTRS or by paper form.