Identifying a Realistic Retirement Date

Your eligibility to retire depends on a variety of factors including:

  • Age
  • Years of service
  • Retirement plan enrollment

Below we have listed the general retirement requirements under each plan. Meeting the criteria ensures that you experience no reduction in your retirement benefits.

  • PERS Tier 1
    • Normal retirement age 58, or
    • 30 or more qualifying service years
  • PERS Tier 2
    • Normal retirement age 60, or
    • 30 or more qualifying service years
  • PERS/OPSRP
    • Normal retirement age 65, or
    • 30 or more qualifying service years
  • ORP
    • Termination of employment, retirement. death, disability, or plan termination (consult with individual plan for tax implications)