When Can You Retire - Correctional KPERS Members

As a Correctional member, you may be eligible to retire at an earlier age than regular KPERS members. You must work in a Group A or B position for at least three years immediately before retirement and retire the first day of the month following your last day on the payroll to be eligible for Correctional age and service requirements.

• Most corrections officers and their supervisors.

Group B generally includes:

• Correctional institution employees in certain power plant positions, correctional industries, food service supervision or maintenance operation supervision who have regular contact with inmates.

If your position is not Group A or B, or you left employment before retiring, you are a regular KPERS member. Please see the regular KPERS age and service qualifications.

Group A

Normal Retirement Age

• Age 55
• Any age when your age and years of service credit added together equal 85 (85 points calculator)

Early Retirement

You can receive reduced benefits at age 50 with ten years of service, even without 85 points. Benefits are reduced by 0.2 percent for each month you are under age 55. You must be employed in a Group A position for at least three years immediately before retirement.

Group B

Normal Retirement Age

• Age 60
• Any age when your age and years of service credit added together equal 85 (85 points calculator)

Early Retirement

You can receive reduced benefits at age 55 with ten years of service, even without 85 points. Benefits are reduced by 0.2 percent for each month you are under age 60. You must be employed in a Group B position for at least three years immediately before retirement.

“85 Points”