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2017 Benefits Book

If death occurs to an active employee, the following Benefits at Death may be available: For Whom Benefit Criteria Payable To General Employees Firefighters PoliceOfficers Employees’ contributions and interest if any Employeemust havemade a contribution to the Retirement System. Named beneficiary(ies)

General Employees Firefighters

Monthly pension benefit for life

Employeemust complete 20 years of service, or be age 60with at least five years of service. Officermust have completed 20 years of service; be age 50with 15 years of service; or be age 55 with five years of service, or ), or completed 15 years as an officer (regardless of age) if killed in the line of duty.

One named beneficiary other than the estate.

PoliceOfficers

Monthly pension benefit for life

One named beneficiary other than the estate.

Benefits at Death

• A death benefit (life insurance) will be payable to a named beneficiary(ies) after one year of service in the amount of $25,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. • This benefit is payable up to 180 days after the last day paid.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (NCLGERS) ORBIT System ORBIT is a web-based tool that will provide you with full access to your personal retirement account information. This new system

makes managing your retirement account easier than ever. ORBIT allows you to safely and securely access your personal account information 24 hours a day.

- Metro 9-1-1 Greer State Award. Photo submitted by Sandy Land.

You can feel secure as a member of the North Carolina Retirement Systems, you are part of one of the strongest and best-managed public pension plans in the country. North Carolina’s pension fund has historically been ranked as one of the top five in the nation.

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