This chart explains how service credit is earned in an eligible position. For additional information, refer to Chapter 3 of the DRS Employer Handbook. This chart does not apply to Elected Officials.
| PERS Plan 1 | PERS Plan 2 and Plan 3 |
|---|---|
| On or after September 1, 1991 A member employed in an eligible position earns service credit as follows: 70 hours or more of compensation in a month = one month of service credit Some compensation, but less than 70 hours in a month = 1/4 month of service credit | On or after September 1, 1991 A member employed in an eligible position earns service credit as follows: 90 hours or more of compensation in a month = one month of service credit At least 70 hours but less than 90 hours of compensation in a month = 1/2 month of service credit Some compensation, but less than 70 hours in a month = 1/4 month of service credit |
| Prior to September 1, 1991 A member employed in an eligible position earned service credit as follows: 70 hours or more of compensation in a month = one month of service credit Some compensation but less than 70 hours in a month = 0 service credit | Prior to September 1, 1991 A member employed in an eligible position earned service credit as follows: 90 hours or more of compensation in a month = one month of service credit Some compensation, but less than 90 hours in a month = 0 service credit |
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