When can I retire from FRS?

When can I retire from FRS? age 62 To receive your full retirement benefit under the FRS Pension Plan you must meet the required age or service requirements. If you enrolled in the FRS prior

When can I retire from FRS?

age 62
To receive your full retirement benefit under the FRS Pension Plan you must meet the required age or service requirements. If you enrolled in the FRS prior to July 1, 20111, normal retirement is age 62 with at least 6 years of service or 30 years of service, regardless of age.

Does FRS Pension affect Social Security?

Even Social Security and FRS benefits combined will provide you with only a portion of your pre-retirement pay. That’s why it’s important to have personal savings in your retirement nest egg. The Social Security Administration, a Federal agency, can provide you with an estimate of your Social Security benefits.

Is FRS a pension?

The FRS Pension Plan is a defined benefit plan, in which you are guaranteed a benefit at retirement if you meet certain criteria. Your benefit is pre-funded by contributions paid by your employer.

What is the benefit of drop in FRS?

When you enter DROP, you are considered to be retired and you stop earning retirement service credit. While participating in DROP, your monthly retirement benefits accumulate in the FRS Trust Fund, earning tax-deferred interest while you continue to work for an FRS employer.

Can I opt out of FRS?

Yes. In general, newly hired employees will be enrolled automatically in the FRS Pension Plan on their date of hire. They must first opt out of the Optional Retirement Plan into the Pension Plan within their first 90 days, and then choose the Investment Plan.)

How does the FRS pension work?

How does the FRS normally provide benefits? You receive a set, monthly benefit based on your age at retirement, salary, position, and how long you worked for the FRS. You receive the balance of your investment account; based on how well the plan performed. You choose among the plan’s benefit options.

What happens to my FRS if I resign?

If the FRS considers you to be retired, you may be eligible for the Health Insurance Subsidy (HIS). The HIS is a monthly supplemental payment that offsets the cost of your health insurance premiums. This is an extra benefit; it does not come from your Investment Plan account balance.