The State Employees Retirement System (SERS) is a pension plan designed to provide retirement benefits to employees of state governments. It helps ensure financial security for workers after they retire by offering monthly payments based on their years of service and salary history. SERS typically includes various features such as disability benefits, survivor benefits, and options for early retirement. Each state may have its own specific rules and regulations governing the system, but the primary goal remains the same: to support state employees in their retirement years.