Frequently Asked Questions

NHRS has prepared several sets of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding topics of interest to members, retirees, and employers.

NEW: FAQ on cost-of-living adjustment bill (HB 616)

Member FAQs

• Learning About Your Retirement Plan
• Service Retirement
• Disability Retirement
• Terminating Employment Prior to Retirement
• Refund/Rollover
• Vesting for Benefits
• Member Annual Statements
• Additional Contributions
• Divorce/QDRO
• What to Expect
• I'm Vested...Now What?
• My Account

Retiree FAQs

• House Bill 616 (cost-of-living adjustment legislation)
• Part-time Employment of NHRS Retirees (effective 1/1/19)
• Reading Your IRS Form 1099R
• Public Availability of Retiree/Beneficiary Names and Pension Amounts
• Divorce/QDRO
• My Account

Employer FAQs

• Employer Reporting for Beginners 
• GASB 75
• Part-time Employment of NHRS Retirees
• Employer Contribution Rates for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021
• Salary Continuance