About SERA
SERA is an organization devoted exclusively to the betterment of all retired State of Michigan employees.
SERA works to
- keep your pension and insurance benefits intact
- keep up with inflation
- keep on top of important developments affecting State of Michigan retirees
- keep track of old and make new friends
- keep track of proposed Federal and State Legislation that will effect State of Michigan retirees — both good or bad — and to inform its members
- monitor both the State Employees Retirement Board, and the Investment Advisory Committee that make recommendations to the State Treasurer on how the funds in the State Employees Retirement Fund are to be invested
SERA works trough its members, leaders and committees to promote the best interests of retirees. At least eight times since 1974 SERA has been a moving force in pension increases or benefit improvements.
That work still goes on: Annual cost of living adjustments (COLA) are capped by formula, and SERA is working to improve the cap.
State and federal) proposed legislation can greatly affect State of Michigan retirees — for better or worse. SERA watches closely and informs its members with regularly scheduled meetings, timely newsletters, and updates on the website.
SERA’s 21 local chapters are linked through the Coordinating Council of the State Employees Retirees Associations in Michigan (the SERA Council). Chapters are locally controlled, but get help and guidance from the SERA Council.