Chapter 3: Service Credit

PSERS Service Credit

Optional Service Credit

Members of PSERS may be eligible to acquire service credit for periods of public service or leaves of absence. Refer to RCW 41.37.260 for more information on qualifying optional service credit. Common types of optional service include:

• Authorized leave of absence
• State elected official service
• Interruptive military service
• Temporary Duty Disability [Refer to RCW 41.37.060]

The member initiates the process for obtaining optional service credit. Refer members who wish to apply to the publications:

• PSERS Plan 2 Member Handbook section, "What Is Service Credit?"
• Recovery of Withdrawn or Optional Service Credit for PERS, SERS, TRS, PSERS and LEOFF (Plan 2)
• PSERS Membership Rules for State Elected/Appointed Officials
• Military Service Credit: Plan 2 and Plan 3 Interruptive Military Service Credit

View the employer publication Retirement Reporting Reminders - Temporary Duty Disability

Employers must report PSERS Plan 2 members who have not separated from employment and who earn no compensation and no hours during an entire calendar month or earning period with a "B" code on the transmittal.

Employers who need assistance, please contact Employer Support Services.