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If you have become totally and permanently disabled as defined by the Plan, you may be eligible for a disability benefit. In the case of a disability incurred in the line of duty (Service Incurred), you will be eligible for a benefit regardless of your length of service. In the case of a disability that is not incurred in the line of duty (Non-Service Incurred), you will be eligible for a benefit only if you have at least 10 years of Credited Service at the time of disability. To receive either type of disability benefit, you will have to qualify for such benefit based on standards determined by the Board of Trustees on a uniform, non-discriminatory basis. Service Incurred Eligibility: You must be totally and permanently disabled and unable to earn at least 75% of the earnings paid to you immediately prior to your disability. There is no service requirement, but you must be an active employee under the Plan at the time of your disability. Benefit: The amount of your benefit due to a service incurred disability is 60% of your earnings in effect on the date of disability. This benefit is payable until the earlier of your death or recovery. Non-Service Incurred Eligibility: You must be totally and permanently disabled such that you cannot perform your regular and continuous duties as an employee, or any other gainful employment. You must have at least 10 years of Credited Service and must be an active employee under the Plan at the time of your disability. Benefit: Benefits paid due to a non-service incurred disability depend on the Tiered Service Credits you have earned. If you were hired before June 8, 2011 or after December 17, 2020 your Credited Service earns Tier 1 benefits. If you were hired between June 8, 2011 and December 17, 2020 and you elected to upgrade your service and have fully paid the required additional contributions prior to your disability, your Credited Service earns Tier 1 benefits. If you were hired between June 8, 2011 and December 17, 2020 and did not upgrade your service, Credited Service from your hire date until December 17, 2020 earned Tier 2 benefits, and Credited Service after December 17, 2020 earns Tier 1 benefits. Non-service incurred disability benefits are calculated in the same manner as Normal Retirement Benefits (See Retirement Benefits section above). Non-service incurred disability benefits for Tier 1 Service Credits accrue at 3.00% times Average Monthly Salary computed from your highest 78 pay periods. Non-service incurred disability benefits for Tier 2 Service Credits accrue at 2.00% times Average Monthly Salary computed from your highest 130 pay periods. Your non-service incurred disability will be the total of your Tier 1 and Tier 2 benefits, subject to a minimum of 25% of your earnings. This benefit is payable until the earlier of your death or recovery from your disability or return to gainful employment either with the City or some other employer. Cost of Living Adjustments Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) apply to disability retirement benefits in the same manner as normal retirement benefits, based on Tiered Service Credits. Cost of Living Adjustments for Tier 1 benefits are payable beginning at the first anniversary of your disability retirement, payable on the following October 1. COLAs for Tier 2 benefits begin at your fifth anniversary of your disability retirement, payable on the following October 1, at a graduated rate based on your age. This is described in more detail in the Cost of Living Adjustment section above. FILING FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS The following procedures are provided for your information:
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