KPERS is a defined benefit plan which provides a pension benefit for life with survivor options. 

After one year of employment, eligible full-time and part-time employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours in the previous year in a covered position become members of KPERS -- the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.

Visit KPERS online at www.kpers.org or call 1-888-ASK-KPER for additional information.  

> Employee Contribution: 4% of gross earnings (pre-Federal tax)
> Vesting Period: 10 years
> Life Insurance: 150% of Final Salary (prior to retirement)
> Disability Insurance: 66 2/3% of Final Salary after 180 days
> Retirement with full benefits: Age 65, Age 62 with 10 years of service, Age+years of service=85
> Pension Benefits: No. of years member X Final Average Salary X 1.75%
> Death Benefit w/Pension: $4,000

Related Information:

> You do not have access to the money in your KPERS account while still employed with a KPERS employer.
> You will receive an annual statement showing contributions, interest payments, account balance, and estimated retirement benefits. 
> If you terminate employment, you may withdraw your KPERS contributions plus interest or roll it into an IRA; withdrawal forfeits all benefit rights. 
> If you are vested, you may choose to leave the money in the system to derive a future pension benefit. 
> The State of Kansas guarantees pension benefits.
> You can obtain an estimated benefit online at www.kpers.org. Click on "Benefit Provisions & Estimate Tool" then click on "KPERS".