Retirement applications can be downloaded and printed from our forms page. You will need to complete the application, sign, and mail it to our office.

To apply for benefits or to get more information about the SSA retirement program, call 1-800-772-1213. They have a TTY phone connection as well at 1-800-325-0778. In order to be eligible for retirement benefits, you have to have enough "credits" (10 years of work--you earn one credit per certain amount of money that you make) and have paid into Social Security.

Check to see if you are vested by logging in to Your Benefits Online. An eligible participant applying for an Early Retirement or a Regular Retirement benefit may submit an application 90 days before the month he or she first becomes eligible for benefits (for Early Retirement, the month after the participant turns age 55; and for Regular Retirement, the month after the participant turns age 62).

You should request your retirement estimates approximately 6-12 months before you retire. We can accept your retirement application up to 90 days before the date you terminate employment.

If you are no longer working in a position covered by the Retirement System, as a general rule you should apply for your monthly benefit as soon as you become eligible, whether you will be in receipt of an unreduced service retirement allowance or early, reduced benefits.

Visit Social Development Canada (SDC) for information on Canada's Retirement Income System: The Canada Pension Plan.

Yes. The head of your department, a member of the Board of Retirement, or any other person may file an Application on your behalf

No. If we receive your application within 90 days after your termination date, we will include retroactive payments. However, if we receive your retirement benefit application more than 90 days after you terminate employment, you will lose some benefits since your annuity cannot be backdated to your termination date.

You can change your annuity option within 60 days after the date of your first monthly payment. The Department must receive your written request to change options no later than 60 days after the date on which your first annuity payment is issued. After the 60-day deadline you cannot change your annuity option. Always include your name, Social Security number and date of birth on all correspondence to this Department.

Eligibility for the Retirement Benefits is based on set criteria stated in our Policies & Procedures. Stetson University contributes 5% or 10% of an employee's gross base salary to Teachers Insurance Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA/CREF) for all full-time employees. Upon notification of eligibility, employees must complete a TIAA-CREF application.

Your account balance at retirement will depend totally on your contributions, MnSCU's contributions and the investment performance of the funds you selected. The benefit will be different for each participant.

Only a parent or legal guardian may apply for services under the Act. If the child has Medicaid, contact the Behavioral Health Organization (BHO) listed on their Medicaid card. If the child does not have Medicaid, contact the local Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). The mental health agency will provide an assessment to determine your child's eligibility.