Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan

A defined benefit plan that pays vested participants a lifetime monthly benefit using a formula based on years of service, an average final compensation of the highest fiscal years of earnings, and a percentage value while working for an FRS-covered employer. Vested Pension Plan members who reach their normal retirement date may participate in the DROP.

Eligibility

• TEAMS
• USPS
• Faculty (Exception: Health Science Center Faculty are required to participate in the ORP)

Enrollment for New Employees

• Enrollment is automatic for USPS and TEAMS-U
• Enrollment form for Faculty and TEAMS-A

Contribution Rates

• Employer: 8.47% for Regular Class; 25.48% for Special Risk Class
• Mandatory Employee: 3.00% of biweekly earnings
• Voluntary Employee contributions are not permitted to this plan

Forms

• FRS Pension Plan Beneficiary Designation Form
• FRS Pension Plan Forms

Publications

• Summary Plan Description
• FRS Member Handbook
• FRS Disability Benefits
• FRS Survivor Benefits

Resources

• FRS Pension Plan Information
• FRS Online Services (benefit calculator, service history, etc.)
• Division of Retirement (DOR) Calculations: 1-844-377-1888
• MyFRS financial planners: (866) 446-9377
• Active Member’s Frequently Asked Questions

Loans/Hardship Withdrawals

• Loans and hardship withdrawals are not permitted.

Update my beneficiary

Complete the FRS Pension Plan Beneficiary Designation Form and fax it to the number on the form.

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