What is the Minimum Disability Benefit?
Because total and permanent disability is unpredictable and may occur at an early age, the FRS provides certain minimum disability [...]
What are the Various Benefits Payment Options?
If you are approved for disability retirement benefits, you must choose one of four benefit payment options. You will not [...]
Should I ask for a Reapplication and Review?
If your initial application for disability retirement is denied, you may reapply for disability benefits. However, your disability claim will [...]
What are my Appeal Rights?
If the division denies your disability claim, you may request a hearing before the State Retirement Commission. To receive a [...]
What Can I Do When My Application for Disability is Denied?
If you fail to demonstrate total and permanent disability or in-line-of-duty disability, you will be notified by certified mail that [...]
What is the Effective Retirement Date?
If you are approved for disability retirement benefits, your effective retirement date cannot be established until the division receives official [...]
How do I provide Proof of Age?
When you apply for disability retirement, you must provide proof of your age. If you choose benefit payment Option 3 [...]
What other provisions in the law apply if I die?
Automatic designation of spouse – If you die before your effective retirement date as a member of the Pension Plan, [...]
Where do I get the forms to apply for disability retirement benefits?
These forms can be obtained from the division’s website at http://frs.myflorida.com/ To apply for disability retirement under the Pension Plan [...]
Explain what an Investment Plan member is?
If an Investment Plan member or Hybrid1 member becomes totally and permanently disabled, monthly disability benefits may be available under [...]