As you know, Plan 2 members who want to transfer to Plan 3 must complete the Member Information Form (MIF). Please remind these individuals they must provide you with the MIF by January 31, 2006, to become a Plan 3 member. The link below provides detailed information including the criteria for determining if a member is eligible to transfer to Plan 3 and access to the MIF.
http://www.drs.wa.gov/member/communications/transferChoice.htm
Elected officials are exempt from mandatory membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). However, they can apply and become a member if they choose to do so. You should not report elected officials to DRS prior to receiving direction to do so from DRS staff. Below is a link to information regarding elected officials.
http://www.drs.wa.gov/member/Publications/ElectedOfficial/default.htm
Should you have questions, please email Employer Support Services (ESS) or call (360) 664-7200, (option 2), or 1-800-547-6657, (option 6, then option 2).