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Refunds

Request a Refund of Pension Contributions

Inactive Members who have terminated service may claim refunds of their individual contributions in the Member Account Portal. While completing the application members may choose:

  • A refund
  • A rollover (to an eligible qualified plan such as a 457, 401(k) or IRA), or
  • A split between a refund and a rollover

If choosing a refund, members may also select whether to receive the funds as a paper check or direct deposit.

Please note, certain taxes may be applicable to contribution refunds. Domestic Relation Orders (DROs) might also impact refunded contributions.

Completing the Refund Application

In order to begin the application process, members must be officially inactive from their department for at least 30 days. The entire process requires a member to answer 5-10 questions and typically takes about ten minutes to complete.

You will need the following information to complete the refund application:

  • Direct deposit information (bank routing number and account number)
  • Trustee information if you are going to roll the funds to another account
  • Tax withholding information
  • You must complete the application once you begin. The system will not save your information until you submit your refund request

Questions? Contact us.