Retirees receive a monthly retirement benefit via direct deposit. Your direct deposit notification statement is only available through ORBIT.
2026 Benefit Paydays
| Retirement benefit for the month of: | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Friday | January 23 |
| February | Wednesday | February 25 |
| March | Wednesday | March 25 |
| April | Friday | April 24 |
| May | Friday | May 22 |
| June | Thursday | June 25 |
| July | Friday | July 24 |
| August | Tuesday | August 25 |
| September | Friday | September 25 |
| October | Friday | October 23 |
| November | Wednesday | November 25 |
| December | Wednesday | December 23 |
If you wish to view your benefit payment history, follow these steps:
- Log in to ORBIT
- Click on “View Payment History”
- Click on the >[year] you wish to view the payment history (example: >2024)
- Click on "View" for the statement you want to see
- You should be able to print a statement by choosing print from your browser window
Direct Deposit Frequently Asked Questions
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Benefits are deposited on the 25th of each month unless the 25th is on the weekend or a holiday. In that case, your benefit will be deposited on the last business day before the weekend or holiday.
Fill out Form 170, "Authorizing Direct Deposit," located in ORBIT.
If you feel there is an error in the deductions coming out of your benefit payments, or if you have a question, please contact Member Services at (919) 814-4590.