The following chart provides a brief summary of the membership rules in effect for prior periods. If you need additional information about PERS eligibility rules, contact PERS Retirement Services.
| Period 1/ | Plan 1 | Plan 2 and Plan 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 09/01/91 forward | Eligible position: at least five months each year in which regular compensation is earned for at least 70 hours per month during each of two consecutive years. | Eligible position: at least five months each year in which regular compensation is earned for at least 70 hours per month during each of two consecutive years. |
| 09/01/90 through 08/31/91 | Eligible position: at least five months each year in which regular compensation is earned for at least 70 hours per month. | Eligible position: at least five months each year in which regular compensation is earned for at least 90 hours per month. |
| 04/01/55 through 08/31/90 | Eligible position: at least five consecutive months each year in which regular compensation is earned for at least 70 hours per month. | Eligible position: at least five consecutive months each year in which regular compensation is earned for at least 90 hours per month. |
| 03/23/65 through 06/06/90 | Employee could work in an eligible position on a temporary basis not to exceed six consecutive months without being brought into PERS membership. | Employee could work in an eligible position on a temporary basis not to exceed six consecutive months without being brought into PERS membership. |
1/ For periods from July 23, 1989, forward, all of an employee's work each month for an employer must be considered as a single position.