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LEOFF Plan 1: Summary of Benefits

Eligible for Retirement

LEOFF Plan 1 provides for a retirement benefit at age 50, with five years of service credit. See service benefit for more information.
How Service Credit is Accumulated

You receive one service credit month for each calendar month in which you receive basic salary for 70 or more hours. Learn more on service credit.
Service Credit for Military Time

You may be eligible for up to five years of service credit at no charge for time spent in the military. Learn more on service credit.
Final Average Salary (FAS)

Your final average salary (FAS) is based upon whether or not you:

  • have held the same position or rank;
  • are disabled, or
  • were vested before you separated from employment. More information is available on service benefit.
Service Benefit Formula

The formula for your monthly service retirement benefit depends on your length of service. See service benefit for more information.

  • Fewer than 10 years of service:

    • months of service credit ÷ 12 × 1% × FAS
  • At least 10, but fewer than 20 years of service:

    • months of service credit ÷ 12 × 1.5% × FAS
  • 20 or more years of service:

    • months of service credit ÷ 12 × 2% × FAS
Minimum Medical and Health Standards If you were hired after August 1, 1971, and you separate from LEOFF-covered service, you must meet the minimum medical and health standards that you first met when you were hired to again be eligible for membership. Learn more about medical requirements.
Contribution Rates You may be required to contribute a percentage of your monthly salary. This rate is set by law, and may be changed by legislative action. More information available on rates.
Disability Benefits The disability retirement benefit is equal to 50 percent of your FAS. You will receive an additional five percent of FAS for each "eligible child", up to a combined amount of 60 percent of FAS. Learn more about disability benefits.
Death in Service Survivor Benefit
  • If you die in service, your eligible spouse will receive a benefit equal to 50 percent of your final average salary.
  • If you die after you begin receiving a service or disability retirement, your eligible spouse will continue to receive the amount you were receiving at the time of your death.
  • If you die as a result of an injury or occupational disease sustained in the course of employment, your designated beneficiary may be eligible to be paid a $150,000 death benefit in addition to normal survivor benefits. Learn more about survivor benefits.
Cost of Living Adjustment On April 1 of every year following your first full year of retirement, your monthly benefit for service or disability will be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index. Learn more about benefit increases.