No distinction between Service or Non-Service cause. Disability retirement benefits and option selections are similar to service retirement plan. Payments continue for duration of the disability. Refund of member account Same as active member if within 5 Years of retirement eligibility or if absent due to sickness, accident, or other involuntary cause or in the furtherance of the objectives of the public school system. Same group coverage as active employees.
State pays part of premium.
TRS-Care offers catastrophic coverage at no cost for retirees. Members may purchase credit in monthly increments either through payroll deductions or direct payment. Members may purchase service credit. With a lump sum payment, a monthly installment plan, by making a down payment and monthly installment payments on the remaining balance, or by payroll deduction. Active Military Service Up to 5 years, creditable for service retirement only after 5 years of ERS service.