WAC 415-108-725. If I have retired from another retirement system or am eligible to retire, am I excluded from participating in PERS?

(1) If you have retired from another retirement system authorized by the laws of this state you cannot participate in PERS membership unless: (a) You established membership in PERS prior to March 19, 1976; (b) You accrued less than fifteen years of service credit in the other retirement system; or (c) You are a LEOFF Plan 2 retiree returning to work in a PERS eligible position and choose to participate in PERS membership. See WAC 415-104-111 . (2) If you are eligible for normal retirement from another retirement system listed in RCW 41.50.030 , you cannot participate in PERS membership unless: (a) You established membership in PERS prior to March 19, 1976; (b) You accrued less than fifteen years of service credit in the other retirement system; or (c) You are a dual member as described in RCW 41.54.010 . (3) If you are receiving a disability allowance from another retirement system listed in RCW 41.50.030 , you cannot participate in PERS membership unless: (a) You established membership in PERS prior to March 19, 1976; or (b) You are a LEOFF Plan 2 retiree returning to work in a PERS eligible position and choose to participate in PERS membership. See WAC 415-104-111 . (4) Defined terms used. Definitions for the following terms used in this section may be found in the sections listed. (a) "Membership" - RCW 41.40.023 . (b) "Service" - RCW 41.40.010 . (c) "Normal retirement" – A member is eligible for normal retirement when they have met their plan's age and/or service credit requirements for a full retirement benefit. Normal retirement does not include early retirement with a reduced benefit, or early retirement with employment restrictions prior to full retirement age. See the following plan definitions of normal retirement: Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 1 – RCW 41.40.180 ; Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 – RCW 41.40.630 (1); Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 – RCW 41.40.820 (1); Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) – RCW 41.37.210 (1) and (2); School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Plan 2 – RCW 41.35.420 (1); School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Plan 3 – RCW 41.35.680 (1); Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan 1 – RCW 41.32.480 (1); Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 – RCW 41.32.765 (1); Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan 3 – RCW 41.32.875 (1); Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) – RCW 43.43.250 (2).