Judges Membership and Contributions
Kansas law requires that all eligible employees must become members. As an active member, you contribute
6 percent of your gross earnings and your contributions earn interest annually.
If you became a member:
- Before July 1, 1993, your contributions earn 8 percent interest.
- On or after July 1, 1993, your contributions earn 4 percent interest.
You automatically earn service credit for the years you work in a covered position. You became "vested," or guaranteed a retirement benefit for the rest of your life, when you were elected or appointed.