An employee is not eligible to participate in SURS if the employee
The only exception to this rule is for a non-U.S. citizen with a J-1 or F-1 visa employed on or after July 1, 1991. These employees are excluded from participation in SURS, Social Security, or Medicare.
The IRS regulations permit state and local government employees, as an alternative to Social Security, to contribute at least 7.5 percent of their earnings to a defined contribution retirement system offered by the employer via payroll deduction. Employees should contact the Benefits Center.
In a case where an individual was appointed initially for less than nine (9) continuous months at 50 percent or more of full-time service and the unit extends the appointment, the individual is not eligible for insurance coverage unless the date of preparation of the Change of Status form or the date of first signature on the Change of Status form is the beginning date of at least nine (9) continuous months of employment.
* Continuous is defined as “no break in pay.”
** Permanent is defined as “intent to reappoint.”