Rehired Retiree FAQ

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ERS, JRS, and LRS Employers

How do I notify ERSGA that I have hired a retiree?

When is monthly rehired retiree reporting due?

  • Monthly rehired retiree reporting is due on the 10th of each month.
  • Reminder emails are sent on the 5th and 10th of each month to employers with outstanding rehired retiree reporting.

What is the ERS employer cost for rehired retirees?

  • GA Senate Bill 176 introduced an employer cost associated with ERS retirees returning to state employment.
  • Costs are based on:
    • Retiree’s contribution group at retirement.
    • Contribution rate.
    • Salary earned during the period the retiree is back at work.

When will rehired retiree invoices be available to view?

Invoices are generated on the first of the month for data approved by the last day of the previous month.

What are the current ERS rehired retiree employer cost rates for fiscal year 2025?

  • Old Plan: 1.25% + 4.75% – $7.00 + 24.45% = 30.45% – $7.00
  • New Plan: 1.25% + 29.20% = 30.45%
  • GSEPS: 1.25% + 25.51% = 26.76%

Who is responsible for notifying SHBP if I rehire a retiree in a Benefits Eligible Position?

Employers are responsible for notifying SHBP by transmitting the eligibility data and indicating whether the retiree is benefits eligible, just as they would for a new hire.

What code should I use when terminating a rehired retiree?

Use the code “termination.”

PSERS Employers

How do I notify ERSGA that I have hired a PSERS retiree?

Submit a rehired retiree reporting form within 30 days of hire.

Do I need to submit a rehired retiree reporting form for retirees hired as substitutes or part time?

Employers are required to submit a rehired retiree reporting form for any PSERS retiree returning to work in a PSERS-covered position. This includes substitutes working more than 60% time.

Who is responsible for notifying SHBP if I rehire a retiree in a Benefits Eligible Position?

Employers are responsible for notifying SHBP by immediately transmitting the eligibility data, indicating whether the retiree is benefits eligible to SHBP the same as they would for a New Hire.

What code should I use when terminating a rehired retiree?

The termination code for rehired retirees should be “termination.”