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Pension Plan

A wooden nest holds three white eggs on a rustic wooden surface. One egg is labeled "PENSION," symbolizing savings and future financial security.

DeKalb County Pension Plan

Since 1948, DeKalb County has sponsored a defined benefit pension plan providing monthly retirement benefits based on earnings and years of service.

Plan Tiers by Hire Date

Tier 1

  • Hired before September 1, 2005

Tier 2

  • September 1, 2005 -
    December 31, 2015

Tier 3

  • January 1, 2016 & after

Key Benefits

  • Monthly retirement benefit based on earnings and service years
  • Survivor benefits for eligible beneficiaries
  • Disability pension options
  • Service purchase opportunities

Resources

457b Plan - Supplemental Retirement Savings

DeKalb County sponsors a 457b plan allowing employees to make additional retirement savings contributions.

Plan Features

  • Eligibility: Any active DeKalb County employee
  • Contributions: Pre-tax or Roth (after-tax) options
  • Vesting: Immediate – all contributions are yours right away
  • Investment Options: Mutual funds selected by participant
  • Distributions: Available after termination or retirement
  • Rollovers: Optional transfers to other retirement plans or IRAs

How to Enroll

  1. Visit www.nrsforu.com
  2. Select "Login Help & Sign Up"
  3. Complete the enrollment process

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401a Plan - County-Funded Retirement Benefit

Important: This plan applies ONLY to employees hired or rehired after 2015.

Plan Details

  • Contributions: County pays 3.0% of your salary each pay period
  • Cost to You: $0 - fully funded by DeKalb County
  • Vesting: 3 years of service required
  • Investment: You direct investments in available mutual funds
  • Distributions: Available after termination or retirement (if vested)
  • Enrollment: Automatic - no action needed

Getting StartedYou're automatically enrolled! To view your account and manage investments:

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