Hired prior to Aug. 31, 2001:
If a full time or limited full time employee who was hired before Sept. 1, 2001, terminates employment with the District or other ERS insurance participating institution before age 65 the employee may be eligible for retirement benefits provided the following the criteria is met:
- Must be 65 years of age or meet the Rule of 80
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- Have at least 10 years of service credit in ERS, TRS, ORP or any entity that participates in the state requirement program
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- Of the required 10 years service credit have a minimum of three years creditable participation in ERS Group Benefits Program
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- Must have terminated employment from all state agencies and institutions that participate in the state insurance program or are no longer eligible for the program as an employee
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- Last place of public employment prior to retirement was with an agency or institution participating in the State’s insurance program.
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Hired after Sept. 1, 2001:
If a full-time or limited full-time employee who was hired after Sept. 1, 2001, terminates employment with the District or other ERS insurance participating institution before age 65 the employee may be eligible for retirement benefits provided the following the criteria is met: