Certifying an employee as ineligible provides documentation that may protect employers from liability on claims for benefits made in the future. An employee should be certified as ineligible within 30 days of hire when the following applies:
» An employee has a change in status and no longer qualifies for retirement coverage.
» A part-time employee’s hours drop below an average of 20 hours per week; as measured over the course of a school or calendar year, or a teacher is teaching less than half time.
» The employee is hired as a substitute, working less than 20 hours per week or will not be receiving benefits.
» The employer uses an employment agency to fill positions.
» A new hire is determined temporary or seasonal (not probationary).
» The employer uses 457(b) plan in lieu of Social Security.
» The employee doesn’t qualify for retirement coverage, but wishes to participate in the URS Defined Contribution Savings Plans.
Call Employer Services at 801-366-7318 or 800-753-7318 with questions about eligibility for retirement coverage (please note, these numbers are for employer use only).
Complete an online certification of ineligible status for employees who become ineligible for coverage under the Public Employees Noncontributory and Contributory Retirement Systems, rehired retirees, and for any new hires who are not eligible. Please note a Batch Ineligibility Certification option is available in the URS Employer Application .