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Employer Guide Chapter 13: Death Benefits
Revised August 2024
TRS provides two types of death benefits:
- a refund of any remaining accumulated contributions and
- monthly or lump-sum survivor benefits.
Employer Guide Chapter 12: Disability Benefits
TRS offers three types of disability benefits: occupational disability benefits, nonoccupational disability benefits, and a disability retirement annuity. Occupational disability benefits are paid solely for work-related disabilities.
Employer Guide Chapter 11: Retirement Benefits
TRS provides two types of retirement benefits. A single-sum benefit is payable at age 65 to a member with fewer than five years of service. An annuity, a series of regular monthly payments for life, is paid to a member who has five or more years of service credit and meets specific age requirements. Two types of annuities are available: retirement (standard) and reversionary.
Employer Guide Chapter 10: Post-Retirement Matters
Revised June 2023
Post-retirement employment is limited to 120 days or 600 hours through June 30, 2026. The limits are set to return to 100 days or 500 hours on July 1, 2026.
Employer Guide Chapter 9: Member Refunds
Revised August 2024
Members may receive a refund of retirement contributions, or a refund or reduction in the 2.2 upgrade cost if they meet certain criteria.