Minnesota teacher retirement system

Minnesota TRA pension guide

Statewide defined benefit pension serving Minnesota public school teachers and other eligible educators.

Basic members are not covered by Social Security through TRA-covered teaching service.Coordinated members have Social Security coverage.New TRA members are in Coordinated, not a selectable Basic plan.

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Minnesota TRA Basic vs Coordinated Plan: Which One Are You?

Minnesota TRA Basic and Coordinated describe Social Security coverage, not an enrollment choice. See who belongs, compare benefits, and follow a worked example.

11 min readUpdated October 3, 2026

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