In order to qualify for a pension benefit under Florida Retirement System (FRS), an employee must complete six (6) years of creditable service. This vesting requirement applies to all employee actively employed or hired into a retirement eligible position on or after July 1, 2002.
Many of the retirement forms are available online through the FRS web site, below are the forms applicable to employees electing to receive pension benefits.
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Retirement Calculation Forms:
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| DP-ELE |
Notice of Election to Participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP ) and Resignation of Employment
Employees who wish to join the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) must complete this form. It serves as the employee's agreement with the employer to separate from service at the end of the DROP period. Employees should schedule an appointment with the Employee Benefits Section for a DROP counseling two to three months prior to their effective date. At that time the form will be completed and forwarded to the FRS.
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| DP-11 |
Application for Service Retirement and the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP )
Employees who wish to join the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) must complete this form. This form is the employee's application for service retirement. Employees should schedule an appointment with the Employee Benefits Section for a DROP counseling two to three months prior to their effective date. At that time the form will be completed and forwarded to the FRS.
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| FR-9 |
Retirement Estimate/Information Request Form
This form is used to request information on an employee's retirement account. It can be used to request an estimate, audit or amount due to purchase time. Employees can complete and submit this form on their own or call the Employee Benefits Section for assistance. The FRS will write directly to the employee conveying the information.
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| FR-11 |
Application for Service Retirement
Employees must complete this form in order to receive their pension benefits under regular retirement. It serves as the employee's application for service retirement. Employees should schedule an appointment with the Employee Benefits Section for a retirement counseling two to three months prior to their effective date. At that time the form will be completed and forwarded to the FRS.
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| FR-28 |
Application to Purchase Retirement credit for LOA
Employees use this form to certify a Leave of Absence (LOA) period in order to purchase back the retirement time. The employee and the employee's department must complete it. Upon completion of the form, submit it to the Employee Benefits Section and it will be forwarded along with an FR - 9 form to the FRS. The FRS will write directly to the employee notifying them of the cost.
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| FR-30 |
Verification for In-State or Out-of-State Service Credit
Employees use this form to verify that their in-state, out of state, or federal service is eligible to be purchased. The employee and the employee's former employer must complete it. Upon completion of the form, submit it to the Employee Benefits Section and it will be forwarded along with an FR - 9 form to the FRS. The FRS will write directly to the employee notifying them of the cost.
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| FRS-11o |
Retirement Option Selection Form
Employees must complete this form in order to receive their pension benefits under regular retirement or DROP. This forms indicates what payment option the employee will be paid under. This form can be completed during the retirement or DROP counseling session with the Employee Benefits Section.
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| MF-1 |
Statement of Military Eligibility
Employees who are purchasing military service must complete this form certifying that the time they are purchasing is eligible under the FRS. Upon completion of the form, the employee should forward it directly to the FRS.
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