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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.

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 Police & Firemen's Retirement System (KPF)
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• Phased Retirement

Optional Retirement Savings Plans