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Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

Enrollment in this plan closed on December 7, 2007. The ORP is a defined contribution plan and an alternative retirement plan for eligible employees who made an election to participate in the ORP rather than the LASERS defined benefit plan. ORP members now have the option to rejoin the defined benefit plan.

Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Booklet PDFOptional Retirement Plan (ORP) Booklet

This document covers determining ORP eligibility, employee and employer contributions, vesting, investment options, and information about regaining membership in the LASERS defined benefit plan.

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