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Verification of Prior Service for Immediate Inclusion into the Retirement Program with University Contributions

Eligibility
Eligibility for immediate inclusion in the retirement program with university contributions is possible for employees with prior years of service at certain other organizations. If your previous employer was:

• an institution of higher learning,
• an educational institution eligible to purchase annuity contracts for its employees under Section 403 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code or,
• a tax-exempt organization (as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code) which is affiliated with an institution of higher learning,

the university may waive all or part of the years-of-service requirement. WSU will not waive the age requirement. To qualify for the university contribution you must be at least 26 years old. Prior service with a government or government agency is not considered.

How to verify prior service
You must provide WSU Total Compensation and Wellness with the following information to support a waiver of the years-of-service requirement. Your previous employer must document the following information on letterhead stationery:

• your actual dates of service (beginning and end dates). Service that ended more than three years before your hire date is not considered.
• your percent time worked (e.g. 100% or 50%, etc.). You must have worked at least 50% time or more.
• your classification or job title while employed. You must have been employed as a regular faculty or staff member. Service performed by a student does not count towards the waiver.
• A representative of the institution should sign the documentation.
• If it is not apparent from the stationery, the confirmation letter must also include a statement that the institution is a university, community college, or K-12 school. Tax-exempt organizations must describe the nature of their affiliation with an institution of higher learning.

Persons previously employed by Wayne State University as technicians may provide verification of service from their former department. The verification must include beginning and end dates of service, and a statement verifying that you were employed at a half time or greater status during the period in question.

Joining the retirement plan
To join the university retirement plan you must complete and return an account application and a salary reduction agreement form. These forms should be returned to the Total Compensation and Wellness office along with your prior service verification. You will be enrolled in the retirement plan after Total Compensation and Wellness receives all the necessary forms and documentation. Contributions to the retirement plan are not retroactive.