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Quick Reference
Determining the Correct Contribution Rate


If....

the Contribution Rate is...

If the employee elected Class T-D, effective January 1, 2002, the rate is..

the employee joined PSERS prior to 1957 and is still a member of the Single Coverage (S) group

Varies (contact PSERS to determine)

Varies (contact PSERS to determine)

the employee joined PSERS prior to January 1, 1966, is still a member of the Joint Coverage (J) group, and elected to become a member of the standard rate group

3.01% for 2004 calendar year

4.26% for 2004 calendar year

the employee joined PSERS prior to July 1, 1967, is a member of any contribution coverage group, and is still a member of the nonstandard rate group

Varies (contact PSERS to determine)

N/A

the employee joined PSERS prior to July 1, 1967, is a member of the Dual Coverage (D) group, and elected to become a member of the standard rate group

5.25%

6.50%

the employee joined PSERS between July 1, 1967 and July 21, 1983

5.25%

6.50%

the employee joined PSERS on or after July 22, 1983

6.25%

7.50%

the employee joined PSERS before July 1, 2001, but has had a break in service or other qualifying event

See Quick Reference Table

See Quick Reference Table

the employee joined PSERS on or after July 1, 2001

7.50%

7.50%
(automatic, without election)