Official government resource directory
New Jersey Retirement Resources
A simpler place to start
Preparing to retire from education can mean searching through pension information, benefits, forms, deadlines, and multiple government websites. This page brings the major official resources together in one organized place so you can spend less time searching and more time understanding your next steps.
Official starting points
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These stable official entry pages are a practical place to begin. Each link opens the government source in a new tab.
Visit Official NJDPB Resource
Find pension, retirement, benefits, MBOS, forms, publications, and member resources from the New Jersey Division of Pensions & Benefits.
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View Official Retirement Information
Review NJDPB’s official retirement guide for current information on eligibility, estimates, applications, payment options, and employment after retirement.
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MBOS Help & User Guides
Read NJDPB’s official guidance for MBOS functions.
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Research by topic
Find the official source for the question in front of you.
Choose a topic, read the brief description, then continue your research directly on the official source.
Official Government Resources: The Exit Bell is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Division of Pensions & Benefits (NJDPB), MBOS, any pension system, school district, employer, or government agency. Government links are provided solely as a convenience to help educators locate official public resources. The Exit Bell does not reproduce, administer, control, or represent the information, programs, benefits, applications, or services provided by those agencies. Always verify current retirement and pension information directly with the appropriate official agency.
Retirement eligibility
Research current eligibility requirements for your retirement system directly with NJDPB.
Pension estimates
Learn about official retirement-estimate tools and account options through NJDPB and MBOS.
Retirement application information
Review current application procedures, timelines, and requirements through the official retirement guide.
Pension payment options
Review NJDPB’s current description of pension payment options and related retirement information.
Retiree health benefits
Research current retiree health-benefit information, eligibility, plans, enrollment, and costs directly with NJDPB.
Beneficiary information
Find official MBOS guidance for beneficiary designations and related account functions.
MBOS
Use MBOS for eligible online account activities. Follow official instructions when you need help using the system.
Forms & publications
Locate current official pension forms, publications, and reference materials from NJDPB.
Retirement seminars and counseling
Explore NJDPB member training, including retirement webinars, seminars, and educational resources.
Social Security resources
Review official retirement information from the Social Security Administration.
Tax resources
Find current public tax forms, publications, and information from the relevant tax agencies.
Employment after retirement information
Review NJDPB’s current information before making decisions about work after retirement.
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The Exit Bell organizes the resources. Official agencies provide the information. You make your own decisions.
Government websites, programs, requirements, and links may change. Always verify current information directly with the appropriate official source.