Working After Retirement
TRS Working After Retirement Rules
To Work Less than 50% Effort: Must have one calendar month break (30 days) in service.
To Work 100% Effort: Must have 12 month break in service.
Impact on the Department:
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If the TRS Retiree Works more than 50% in any given month, the employing department will pay a surcharge of 16.50% for months employed over 50%.
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If the TRS Retiree is enrolled in TRS Medical Coverage the department will pay a TRS Care Surcharge of $535.00. (Per month figures.)
Impact on the TRS Retiree:
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If the TRS Retiree works within the first month (30 days) after retirement, TRS will revoke retirement.
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TRS will stop annuity payments for months if the employee works over 50%.
Additional Information for TRS Retiree
TRS retirees are responsible for keeping track of their monthly hours. Once reported to TRS, hours cannot be changed.
TRS Brochure (Employment After Retirement):
TRS Employee After Retirement Hour Limits:
https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/retirees_ear_monthly_limits.aspx
Texas A & M University System Retirement Programs:
https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/retirement-programs/