Notice to all NMISF retirees and beneficiaries

This notice serves as an official communication regarding the upcoming July 31, 2026 benefit payment.

At this time, the Department of Finance (DOF) does not have sufficient funds available to issue the scheduled 25% payment for July 31, 2026, as well as all payments thereafter.

To secure additional funding and ensure timely payment, legislative action on House Bill 24-84 is strongly encouraged no later than July 20, 2026. Prompt action on this legislation provides sufficient time for Governor Apatang's review and executive passage into law and for the Department of Finance to process a timely payment to the Northern Mariana Islands Settlement Fund (NMISF). Please note that the deadline to certify and transfer funds to the NMISF for the 25% payment is July 28, 2026.

With the cessation of the 25% payment, retirees may have insufficient pension benefits to cover their health and life insurance premiums or their Member Home Loan payments. As a result, payments for these obligations will need to be made directly to the Group Health Life Insurance Trust Fund (GHLI) or the Northern Mariana Islands Retirement Fund (NMIRF). You may reach the MIRF/GHLI Office at 670-664-5455/56.

We recognize the importance of these payments to our retirees and beneficiaries. The Department of Finance will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as soon as additional information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Administrative Services at 670-664-1100.