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As a Correctional member, you may be eligible to retire at an earlier age than regular KPERS members. To qualify, 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.
Group A generally includes 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
Retiring With Full Benefits
- Age 55 with ten years of service, including three years in a Group A position immediately before retirement
Retiring Early
- You can receive reduced benefits beginning at age 50 with 10 years of service. Generally, the earlier you retire, the more your benefits are reduced. Benefits are reduced according to actuarial reduction tables. There is a smaller reduction if you have at least 30 years of service.
- You must be employed in a Group A position at least three years immediately before retirement.
If You Retire Early ... Tier 2, Group A |
| Age |
Example - less than 30 years of service |
Reduction |
Example - at least 30 years of service |
Reduction |
| 55 |
Full benefit = $1,500/month |
0% |
Full benefit = $1,500/month |
0% |
| 52 |
Reduced benefit = $1,169/month |
22% |
Reduced benefit = $1,334/month |
11% |
| 50 |
Reduced benefit = $992/month |
34% |
Reduced benefit = $1,245/month |
17% |
Group B
Retiring With Full Benefits
- Age 60 with ten years of service, including three years in a Group B position immediately before retirement
Retiring Early
- You can receive reduced benefits beginning at age 55 with 10 years of service. Generally, the earlier you retire, the more your benefits are reduced. Benefits are reduced according to actuarial reduction tables. There is a smaller reduction if you have at least 30 years of service.
- You must be employed in a Group B position at least three years immediately before retirement.
If You Retire Early ... Tier 2, Group B |
| Age |
Example - less than 30 years of service |
Reduction |
Example - at least 30 years of service |
Reduction |
| 60 |
Full benefit = $1,500/month |
0% |
Full benefit = $1,500/month |
0% |
| 57 |
Reduced benefit = $1,162/month |
22.5% |
Reduced benefit = $1,331/month |
11.3% |
| 55 |
Reduced benefit = $982/month |
34.5% |
Reduced benefit = $1,241/month |
17.3% |
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