Does the SERS plan provide for disability retirement benefits?
Most SERS members must have at least 5 years of credited service to apply for a disability annuity. State Police and enforcement officers have no such disability retirement minimum service requirement. You must establish that you are physically or mentally incapable of performing your job duties before the Board grants your disability retirement application. You must submit evidence of your disability with your application. SERS Medical Examiners will review all evidence you submit and recommend that the Board either grant a permanent or temporary disability or deny your application. The Board will base its decision upon the recommendation of the Medical Examiners. Only active, contributing members or those on leave without pay may apply for disability retirement benefits.
