The easy way to save for retirement.
Our mission is to empower workers to establish and increase retirement savings through an automatic, low-cost, trusted retirement plan benefitting Maine workers, employers and taxpayers. The April 30th deadline is right around the corner.
About MERIT
More than 200,000 Mainers do not have access to retirement savings through work. MERIT helps bridge Maine’s retirement savings gap.
MERIT The Maine Retirement Investment Trust was created by the Maine Legislature in An Act to Promote Individual Retirement Savings through a Public-Private Partnership in recognition of the benefits to both the State and residents of the State in establishing retirement savings accounts. The MERIT Board is establishing a workplace retirement savings program for employees who do not otherwise have access to a retirement savings plan through their employer. Employees will be automatically enrolled in a Roth IRA Account. Once enrolled, the account will be funded from an employee’s wages unless the employee opts out.
Do You Need to Register Your Company or Certify Your Exemption?
At a Glance
The Law
In 2021, An Act to Promote Individual Retirement Savings through a Public-Private Partnership, was enacted to bring a workplace retirement savings opportunity to the 40% of Maine workers with no workplace retirement plan. The plan will help address Maine worker’s inadequate retirement savings and the resulting costs to the State.
2023 Amendment
PL. 2023, Chapter 167 was enacted on June 12, 2023 and will be effective 90 days after the end of the 2023 legislative session. The amendment extends the time for employers to register for the Program.
Important
Dates
30
April
Registration Deadline for Employers of 15 or more
4th
April
Informational Webinar
Learn More about MERIT
The Latest News
Retirement savings in the US are dismally low. These New England states are trying to give them a boost
Boston Globe, April 18, 2024
Filling a gap: Maine launches retirement savings plan for private-sector workers without one
MaineBiz January 22, 2024
WEBINAR
April 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM Join MERIT Executive Director, Beth Bordowitz to learn about MERIT. Hosted by AARP Maine During the webinar, you’ll learn: And you’ll get your questions answered!