| Eligibility to Retire (OPSRP Pension Program) |
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You are vested in the OPSRP Pension Program on the earliest date in which you (1) complete at least 600 hours of service in each of five calendar years (the years do not have to be consecutive) or (2) reach normal retirement age provided you are an active member on that date. Once you are vested in the OPSRP Pension Program, you cannot lose your benefit rights unless you withdraw from the program.
An active member is defined as a member who is presently employed by a participating employer in an OPSRP Pension Program qualifying position and who has completed the six-month waiting period.
The age at which you can retire depends on your classification.
Retirement with unreduced benefits
Classification
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Age
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PERS Service Time
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General service
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65
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Age 58 with 30 years of service
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Police and Fire*
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60
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Age 53 with 25 years of service
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* You must have held the position of police officer or firefighter continuously for five or more years immediately before the effective date of retirement.
Retirement with reduced benefits (if vested)
Classification
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Age
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General service
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55
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Police and Fire*
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50
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* You must have held the position of police officer or firefighter continuously for five or more years immediately before the effective date of retirement.
Not eligible to retire, but I want to withdraw my IAP account.
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