Washington State
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• Summary of Plan 3 • Eligibility for Plan 3 |
• Investment Programs • TRS Plan 2 vs Plan 3 |
Who is Eligible for TRS Plan 3Teachers first hired before July 1, 2007, have the option to transfer to TRS Plan 3. Teachers who were hired into an eligible position on or after July 1, 2007 have 90 days from date of hire to make a choice of Plan 2 or Plan 3 membership. Additional Plan 3 membership information can be found in the TRS Plan 3 Member Handbook. The New Member section of this Website also includes step-by-step instructions for enrollment in TRS Plan 3*. * Effective July 1, 2011: New employees of a higher education institution must contact their employers to find out if they’re eligible to participate in a Higher Education Retirement Plan (HERP). If they are, they have 30 days from their hire date to choose a HERP or PERS Plan 3. If they do not make a decision within 30 days, they will default to a HERP. |
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