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Shelby County adopts state retiree longevity bonus under Act 2026-608; payout scheduled for October 2026
Summary
The commission approved participation in Act 2026-608, authorizing a one-time retiree longevity lump-sum payment to eligible retirees; the county will fund necessary amounts to the Employees' Retirement System with payment in October 2026.
The Shelby County Commission adopted Resolution 2026-07-27-04 to participate in Act 2026-608, enabling Shelby County to provide a one-time retiree longevity bonus to eligible retirees and beneficiaries. The resolution directs the county to provide funds to the Employees’ Retirement System for distribution and specifies that payments will be made in October 2026.
A letter from ARSEA/APEAL in the record estimates the county cost for eligible retirees at $94,194.00 and explains the bonus formula as $1 per month ($12 per year) multiplied by years of creditable service (for example, 25 years = $300). The letter urges counties to adopt a resolution and submit it to RSA by Aug. 31, 2026. The ARSEA/APEAL letter’s author, Lindsey Ward, Executive Director, wrote that “By providing the bonus this year, you can have a meaningful financial impact on the lives of your retirees.”
