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SERS outlines disability benefits, survivor annuities and retiree insurance rules
Summary
The workshop covered SERS disability types (occupational, nonoccupational, temporary), survivor benefit structures and retiree insurance eligibility including Medicare coordination and CMS contact information.
A State Employees Retirement System representative reviewed disability benefit types, survivor annuities and retiree insurance enrollment during the Countdown to Retirement workshop.
Disability coverage was described in three categories: occupational disability (work‑related injuries, up to 75% of FAC or salary), nonoccupational disability (non work‑related, up to 50% of FAC or salary), and temporary disability (for members whose workers’ compensation claims were denied or stopped). Occupational applicants must file a workers’ compensation claim and can receive benefits in coordination with TTD (temporary total disability); the presenter noted that SERS will offset amounts already paid by…
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