Traditional and Portable Plan monthly annuities:
After retirement, you may return to work with a SURS-covered employer after you have been retired for at least 60 calendar days. There is no waiting period if you return to employment with an employer who is not covered by SURS.
Portable Plan Lump-Sum Annuities:
You may not return to work for a SURS-covered employer until 60 days following the date your benefit is issued.
If your return to SURS-covered employment is after the 60-day period mentioned above, you have the following choices:
- If you wish to return to participation and earn additional benefits, you must complete the Election to Participate During Re-employment Following Receipt of a Lump-Sum Retirement Benefit form.
- If you do not elect to participate, no SURS contributions will be withheld. In addition, you should contact your Benefits Office to determine your health insurance eligibility as a non-contributing SURS member.
Retirement Savings Plan (RSP):
If you take a retirement distribution (lifetime income or vested lump-sum) and return to work, there is no waiting period or earnings limitation. However, you will not be able to contribute to SURS and you may not be eligible for health insurance as an active employee.