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Home  General Information  Account Online  Online Forms  General Plan    Eligibility  Level Formula  Step Formula  Beneficiary and Survivor Benefits  Benefit Options  Combined Service  High-Five Average Salary  Re-Employment  Disability Benefit Eligibility  Benefit Calculation  How to Apply  Direct Deposit  Address Changes  Notification of Death  Benefit Increases  Preparing to Retire  Pre-Retirement Checklist  1099-R Form  Refunds  Rollovers  Tax Information  Plan Handbook       Last Updated: 04/13/2011	Home >> General Plan >> Disability Benefit Eligibility    Disability Benefit Eligibility   To qualify for disability benefits under the General Employees Retirement Plan, you must meet the definition of disability and have three or more years of service or five years of service if hired on or after June 30, 2010. Monthly disability benefits are paid for a person's lifetime, or until the person is determined to be no longer disabled. Your age at the time of your disability is not a factor. Totally and permanently disabled is defined as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that has existed or is expected to continue for a period of at least one year. There are important timelines you need to consider when applying for a disability. You cannot apply for a disability benefit until the day after your last working day. After that time, apply for a benefit immediately. We strongly recommend not waiting for your sick leave or vacation to run out. You must apply for a disability benefit no later than 18 months after you end your employment.
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