Retirement and pension benefits include most income that is reported on Form 1099-R for federal tax purposes. Form 1099-R reports the total retirement and pension benefits you received during the year.In some circumstances, you will receive more than one 1099-R. The State of Michigan Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan is the primary retirement plan for all new employees. The Basic Retirement Plan offers immediate vesting and a two-for-one university match. (MPSERS), you become fully vested in the 401k account, and the money in it is yours at retirement. • Qualified retirement plans for the self-employed. Pension retirement plan within the Michigan Public School Employees. Retirement System for members who first worked in the Michigan Public. Learn what plans allow eligible employees to do.