The employer-paid plan is designed to guarantee a level of income if you are unable to work due to a disability. No benefits are payable during an initial waiting period of 180 days of continuous disability. This benefit is considered taxable income to the employee upon receipt. Further information is available in the Personnel Office. There are death benefits payable to the beneficiary of active PERS members who die before retiring.
Special benefits apply to an employee who was eligible for retirement at the time of death.
Further information is available in the Personnel Office.