2605. VESTING REQUIREMENTS

2605 VESTING REQUIREMENTS 2605.1 A participant shall become fully vested in his or her benefits in the 401(a) Plan when the employee: Attains age sixty-five (65) and separates prior to meeting the vesting requirement; Becomes entitled to disability benefits under the Social Security Act; Dies while employed with the District; or Prior to December 8, 2009, completes five (5) years of creditable service in covered employment. 2605.2 Effective December 8, 2009, a participant who is not vested in the 401(a) Plan under the terms set out in § 2605.1, shall become partially and fully vested in his or her benefits in the Plan according to the following schedule: Years of Creditable Service Vested Percentage Less than 2 0% 2 20% 3 40% 4 60% 5 or more 100% SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 954 (February 2, 1990); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 4743 (May 1, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Government Personnel 6-B DCMR § 2605