Public Employees' Retirement System (Pers) Optional Membership Election is a legal document that was released by the Montana Public Employee Retirement Administration - a government authority operating within Montana.
Q: What is the Public Employees' Retirement System?
A: The Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is a retirement program for public employees in Montana.
Q: What is an Optional Membership Election?
A: An Optional Membership Election allows certain individuals to choose whether or not to participate in the PERS retirement program.
Q: Who is eligible to make an Optional Membership Election?
A: Eligible employees include those who are newly hired, rehired after a break in service, or who have never elected to join PERS before.
Q: What are the benefits of joining PERS?
A: Benefits of joining PERS include retirement income, death and survivor benefits, and access to different retirement plans depending on your chosen membership.
Q: What happens if I choose not to join PERS?
A: If you choose not to join PERS, you will not be eligible for the retirement benefits provided by the program.
Q: How can I make an Optional Membership Election?
A: To make an Optional Membership Election, you need to complete the required forms and submit them to the appropriate authority in your workplace.
Q: Can I change my decision after making an Optional Membership Election?
A: Once an Optional Membership Election is made, it generally cannot be changed, so it is important to carefully consider your decision.
Form Details:
Download a printable version of the form by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Montana Public Employee Retirement Administration.