Did You Know? We Also Provide Disability Benefits

As a PSRS/PEERS member, you have the peace of mind of knowing that after a full career of service you can receive lifetime monthly service retirement benefits when eligible. But what you may not know is that we also provide monthly disability benefits for members who qualify.

If you become permanently disabled and unable to earn a livelihood in any occupation, you may be eligible for disability benefits. The cause of your disability does not have to be work-related.

Disability benefit recipients must be under age 60 with at least five years of covered employment, and have ended all covered employment.

Medical and Income Information Requirements

When you file a Disability Retirement Application, we also request that you submit medical records, and contact your physicians to determine your eligibility.

If we need additional information, we may request an independent examination, which we pay for. Once approved, you must provide annual documentation to certify that you remain medically eligible and to verify that your income has not exceeded the disability benefit income limit.

Disability Benefit Payments

Like PSRS/PEERS service retirement benefits, disability benefits are paid monthly for life, as long as you remain eligible and provide approved annual medical and income documentation. Disability benefit amounts are not based on the amount you have contributed.

If you think you may be eligible, please contact us to request a Disability Retirement Application packet. You will receive a personalized disability Benefit Estimate with your packet.

To speak to a trained specialist about disability benefits, contact us by phone at (800) 392-6848 or email [email protected].