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Social Security

Social Security is for financial assistance at retirement and in case of disability or death.

When Eligible: First day of employment.

Who Pays: The employee pays a percentage of their gross biweekly salary. The university matches that same amount.

Retirement Information

• Comparison of the Kansas Board of Regents Mandatory Retirement Plans
• KBOR Semi-Annual Performance Summary
• Pre-Retirement Issues to Consider
• Retirement Planning and Procedures Guidelines
• Special Notice Regarding Your Tax-Sheltered Annuity
• Transitions: Pre-Retirement Planning Handbook

Related KSU Policy and Procedures Manual Chapter:
4810 Retirement Plans, Policies and Procedures

Related Links:

• Social Security Online
• Social Security: Kansas City Region
• Medicare: http://www.medicare.gov/
• University Handbook, Section E: Leaves, Insurance, and Retirement Programs: Retirement Programs

Other Retirement Plans

• Kansas Board of Regents Mandatory Retirement Plan
• Kansas Board of Regents Phased Retirement Program
• Kansas Police & Fireman’s Retirement System (KP&F)
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)

Optional Retirement Savings Plans

• Deferred Compensation
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program