Washington Administrative Code
Title 415 - Retirement Systems, Department of
Chapter 415-110 - School employees' retirement system
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Section 415-110-725 - If I have retired from another retirement system or am eligible to retire, am I excluded from participating in SERS?

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 415-110-725

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) If you have from another retirement system authorized by the laws of this state, you cannot participate in SERS membership unless:

(a) You accrued less than fifteen years of service credit in the other retirement system; or

(b) You are a LEOFF Plan 2 retiree returning to work in a SERS eligible position and choose to participate in SERS membership. See WAC 415-104-111.

(2) If you are eligible for normal retirement from another retirement system listed in RCW 41.50.030, you cannot participate in SERS membership unless:

(a) You accrued less than fifteen years of service credit in the other retirement system; or

(b) You are a dual member as described is RCW 41.54.-010.

(3) If you are receiving a disability allowance from another retirement system listed in RCW 41.50.030, you cannot participate in SERS membership unless you are a LEOFF Plan 2 retiree returning to work in a SERS eligible position and choose to participate in SERS membership. See WAC 415-104-111.

(4) Defined terms used. Definitions for the following terms used in this section may be found in the sections listed.

(a) "Membership" - RCW 41.35.030.

(b) "Service" - RCW 41.35.010.

(c) "Normal retirement" - A member is eligible for normal retirement when they have met their plan's age and/or service credit requirements for a full retirement benefit. Normal retirement does not include early retirement with a reduced benefit, or early retirement with employment restrictions prior to full retirement age. See the following plan definitions of normal retirement:

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 1 -RCW 41.40.180;

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 -RCW 41.40.630(1);

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 -RCW 41.40.820(1);

Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) -RCW 41.37.210(1) and (2);

School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Plan 2 -RCW 41.35.420(1);

School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Plan 3 -RCW 41.35.680(1);

Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan 1 - RCW 41.32.480(1);

Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 - RCW 41.32.765(1);

Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan 3 - RCW 41.32.875(1);

Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) -RCW 43.43.250(2).

Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.04.270, and 41.26.500. 09-19-046, §415-110-725, filed 9/10/09, effective 10/11/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.35 RCW. 02-18-046, §415-110-725, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: Chapters 41.32, 41.34, 41.35, 41.50 RCW. 01-01-059, §415-110-725, filed 12/12/00, effective 1/12/01.

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