Ohio Admin. Code 3337-41-90
The version of this rule that includes live links to associated resources is online at https://www.ohio.edu/policy/41-090.html
This policy serves to differentiate between the ability to receive funds from a retirement system (STRS, OPERS, OPERS LE, ARP) and qualifying for retiree status as a faculty, administrator, or classified staff at Ohio university. This policy also serves to establish consistent criteria for an employee to be considered retired from Ohio university, and thereby to qualify for retirement benefits provided directly by Ohio university.
Ohio university offices and departments that provide services to retirees shall base their eligibility decisions on the criteria established by this policy. If in doubt about a particular case, they shall consult university human resources.
This policy has no impact on STRS, OPERS, OPERS LE, IRS, and ARP provider rules and regulations regarding distribution of retirement funds or qualifying for retirement benefits from those systems.
This policy is to be effective for all separations from Ohio university for which the last day of work is on or after July 1, 2007. Former employees whose last day of work was June 30, 2007, or earlier, may seek formal recognition of their status as an Ohio university retiree by filing the "Ohio University Retirement Separation Form" at any time.
To separate employment from Ohio university with "retiree" status, an employee under OPERS, STRS, and ARP must meet the following two specifications:
An employee who is in the OPERS LE retirement system may retire with twenty-five years of service and age at least forty-eight.
Qualified service is service with any combination of state or federal (including military) employers. Qualified service does not have to be continuous time. The age criterion is met if the employee's birthday is the day immediately following the last day of work.
The employee is responsible for initiating and completing required paperwork with their retirement system or provider, in addition to the "Ohio University Retirement Separation Form."
The employee must complete the "Ohio University Retirement Separation Form" at least thirty days prior to his or her desired retirement date.
The "Ohio University Retirement Separation Form" will serve as notification of intent to retire to the employing department and to the university.
If qualified service, as defined in part (C) of this policy, includes other state, federal, or military service, the employee must provide certifying documentation.
The version of this rule that includes live links to associated resources is online at https://www.ohio.edu/policy/41-090.html
Ohio Admin. Code 3337-41-90
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 111.15
Rule Amplifies: 111.15