MN State Retirement System (MSRS) Retirement / DRO

Minnesota State Retirement System (often referred to as MSRS) is a common retirement plan we see in divorce cases. This is because it is the retirement plan/system for all state employees. If you are going to do the DRO for any of these plans yourself, please review the guide below and then use the templates, also referenced below.

Marriage Dissolution Guide on Diving Benefits published by MSRS         MSRS – Marriage Dissolution Guide – Dividing MSRS Benefits

DRO Templates (as of Feb 2024)

MSRS 401a Defined Benefit Plan (Pension)          2024 MSRS DRO – Defined Benefit (Pension)

MSRS Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)                2024 MSRS DRO – Health Care Savings Plan (1)

MSRS Deferred Comp Plan (MNDCP)                    2024 MSRS DRO – MN Deferred Compensation Plan

Where to send your MSRS DROs for preapproval (per call w/ MSRS on 12/9/25)

FAX: 651-297-5238 Attn: Divorce Group

OR

MAIL: 60 Empire Drive, Suite 300, St. Paul, MN 55103 Attn: Divorce Group