Benefits Provided

Tier 1 Participation Prior to July 1, 2008 Tier 2 Participation on or After July 1, 2008

Covered Employees:

University faculty and professional staff that do not choose the Optional Retirement Plan (Deferred Contribution) University faculty and professional staff that do not choose the Optional Retirement Plan (Deferred Contribution)

Benefit Formula:

Final Compensation X Benefit Factor X Years of Service

Final Compensation: Average of the highest 5 annual salaries reduced 5% per year from the earlier of age 60 or the date 27 years of service would have been completed. Average of the highest 3 annual salaries if age 55 with 27 or more years of service. The minimum annual service allowance for all members is $440 multiplied by credited service.

Average of the highest 5 annual salaries reduced 5% per year from the earlier of age 60 or the date 27 years of service would have been completed. Average of the highest 3 annual salaries if age 55 with 27 or more years of service. The minimum annual service allowance for all members is $440 multiplied by credited service.

Average of the highest 5 annual salaries reduced 6% per year from the earlier of age 60 or the date 27 years of service would have been completed. Average of the highest 3 annual salaries if age 55 with 27 or more years of service. The minimum annual service allowance for all members is $440 multiplied by credited service.

Tier 1 Participation Prior to July 1, 2008 Tier 2 Participation on or After July 1, 2008

Non-University members: 2.00% for service prior to 7/1/1983; 2.50% for service after 7/1/1983; 2.00% if participation after 7/1/2002 and less than 10 years; 2.50% if participation after 7/1/2002 and more than 10 years; 3.00% if retire after 7/1/2004 with more than 30 years. University members: 2.0% for each year of service.

Non-University members: 1.70% if less than 10 years; 2.00% if greater than 10 years, but no more than 20 years; 2.30% if greater than 20 years, but no more than 26 years; 2.50% if greater than 26 years, but no more than 30 years; 3.00% for service greater than 30 years. University members: 1.50% if less than 10 years; 1.70% if greater than 10 years, but less than 20 years; 1.85% if greater than 20 years, but less than 27 years; 2.00% if greater than 27 years.

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): 1.5% annually additional ad hoc increases must be authorized by the General Assembly.

1.5% annually additional ad hoc increases must be authorized by the General Assembly.

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