Life Changes

Address and Contact Information Changes

If you are retired and change your address, please download a Change of Address Form and return it to the Medford Retirement office. Forms may be returned in person, by fax 781-393-2522 or by mail to:

Medford Retirement System
Medford City Hall, Room 215
Medford, MA 02155

Notify Medford Retirement of a Retiree's Death

Upon a Retiree death, certain benefits may be payable to a surviving beneficiary.  Call the Medford Retirement office at 781-393-2517 as soon as possible to report the retiree's death.  The Medford Retirement System requires a copy of the retiree's death certificate.   Once notified, the Medford Retirement System will determine any applicable death or survivor benefits.  The Retirement Office will forward any required documents necessary to process benefits. 

Beneficiary Designation

If you retired under Option B, you may designate anyone you choose as your beneficiary, and you may change your beneficiary at any time. It is your responsibility to notify the Medford Retirement System of a death or change in your Option B beneficiary.  Download the Beneficiary Change Form (Option B) and mail it to the address above or fax it to 781-393-2522.

Death of a Beneficiary 

If you retired under Option C and your beneficiary passed you may be eligible to Pop-Up to Option A. It is your responsibility to notify the Medford Retirement System of a death of your Option C beneficiary.  Please contact the Retirement Office at 781-393-2517 for additional information.  

Divorce After Retirement

Retirees who have recently divorced should contact the retirement office and notify the staff as soon as possible.  You cannot change your retirement option due to a divorce.