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Rehired Retiree Policy

A retiree who is drawing a benefit check from WRS may return to work with a WRS-participating employer, provided the retiree has had a 30-day break in service from all employers participating in WRS.

If the retiree were drawing a benefit from one of the other Plans (those not participating in the Rehired Retiree Policy) administered by WRS, they would not be considered a rehired retiree, but rather a new hire. The rehired retiree provisions apply only to members of the Public Employee Plan, the Law Enforcement Plan, and the Air Guard Firefighter Plan. There are no provisions allowing a retiree to return to work in the other retirement plans administered by WRS.

All rehired retirees must submit a completed Rehired Retiree Form WRS-9 to the Wyoming Retirement System, regardless of whether or not the Rehired Retiree Payment is being paid for the individual. This form allows retirees to either:

  1. Continue receiving a retirement allowance and not be reinstated as contributing members of the WRS.
    • If this alternative is chosen, retirees receive no credit for additional services performed.
    • Once the retiree is employed and continues to receive retirement benefits, the employer may be required to send WRS a payment equal to the employee’s and employer’s contributions.
      • If the position is not a vacant, full-time position, the Rehired Retiree Payment does not need to be paid. WRS defines a full-time position as working at least 86 hours per month.

  2. Discontinue their monthly benefit and be reinstated as contributing members of the WRS
    • If this alternative is chosen, the member's benefit will be recalculated crediting the additional contributions upon retiring a second time. The benefit will be based on the same option and survivor (if applicable) used in the original retirement.

This is a complex decision and we recommend the retiree contact WRS for one-on-one counseling prior to making it.

While we strive to have a broad policy, many different situations arise and some of them must be addressed individually. If you have questions or comments, please send an email to pension@wyo.gov.