Major Plan Provisions

Entered PERS-Covered Service Before July 1, 2007

Entered PERS-Covered Service On or After July 1, 2007

Vesting Period 4 years of service as a contributing member 8 years of service as a contributing member
A member who entered the System prior to July 1, 2007, is subject to the 4-year vesting period provided that he or she does not subsequently refund his or her account balance.
Service Retirement Eligibility Age 60 with 4 or more years of membership service, OR

Any age with 25 or more years of creditable service.

Age 60 with 8 or more years of membership service, OR

Any age with 25 or more years of creditable service

 

Retirement benefits are determined by your number of years of service and average annual earnings for the four years of employment with the highest earnings. Maximum earned benefits are calculated as follows:

  • For years 1 to 25, retirement benefits are calculated at 2% of annual earnings.

  • For service years 25 and beyond, retirement benefits are calculated at 2 and one-half percent of annual earnings.