Some members who become disabled may be eligible for a disability
retirement. The two types of disability retirement are service
connected disability and non-service connected disability.
Service Connected Disability Retirement
If the Retirement Board determines that you are permanently
physically or mentally unable to continue active performance of
your job duties because of accident, injury or illness arising
out of and in the course of your employment, you may be eligible
for a service connected disability retirement. There is no
minimum age or service credit requirement for a service connected
disability retirement.
The service connected disability retirement benefit will be equal
to 50% of your final compensation or the amount of a regular
service retirement benefit, whichever is greater.
Non-Service Connected Disability Retirement
If you have five years of eligible service and the Retirement
Board determines that you are permanently physically or mentally
unable to continue active performance of your job duties because
of accident, injury or illness that did not arise out of and in
the course of your employment, you may be eligible for a
non-service connected disability retirement.
The non-service connected disability retirement benefit is based
on the formula of 90% of 1/6 of final compensation
multiplied by the number of years of service, with the maximum
benefit being 1/3 of final compensation, or your regular service
retirement benefit, whichever is higher.
Additional Information
Please contact MercedCERA for more information on how to
receive a Disability Retirement Application.
