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• WSPRS Plan 2 Member Handbook
• Summary of benefits
• Overview
• Am I a member of the plan ?
• Who pays for my benefits?
• How is my service counted?
• What if I leave my WSPRS position?
• What if I’ve previously been a member of another retirement system?
• What is my service retirement benefit?
• What are my benefit options?
• What benefits do my survivors receive?
• What if I return to work after I retire?
• Can my benefits increase after I retire?
• Taxation and assignment of benefits
• Am I eligible for health insurance coverage after I leave employment?
• Why does DRS need my Social Security Number?
• When should I start planning for retirement?
• Administrative information
• Contact DRS
• PDF version of handbook

This handbook describes your retirement benefits under Plan 2 of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS). The plan is designed to be an important source of income that along with Social Security benefits (if you are eligible), personal savings and other investments, will help pay your living expenses when you retire.

Highlights

Here is a brief summary of the plan's provisions.The plan provides for:

• A retirement benefit at any age, with 25 or more years of service credit, or
• A retirement benefit at age 55 or older, with no minimum required service credit.

• You, and your employer, contribute toward your future benefits.
• Your contributions are refundable only if you end your employment with the State Patrol. If you withdraw your contributions, you lose your right to future benefits. You may restore your withdrawn contributions and reestablish your benefits under certain circumstances. You can not withdraw contributions made by your employer.
• If you are also a member of another Washington State retirement system, you may be able to combine service credit to qualify for retirement.
• The plan does not provide disability coverage. For information on disability benefits, contact the State Patrol.

Complete the Enrollment and Beneficiary Designation forms

If you are a newly commissioned employee, a former member who terminated membership by withdrawing your contributions, or you leave active service and return at a later date, the State Patrol will have you complete an Enrollment form. The Enrollment form provides the information needed to verify your eligibility for membership.

All new employees also complete a Beneficiary Designation form. This form identifies the WSPRSon(s) or entity that you wish to receive your contributions in the event that you should die prior to retirement. You should update this form periodically if your WSPRSonal situation changes. You can obtain this form on this Web site or from either the State Patrol or the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).