Get Kentucky Retirement System Form 6030

Benefits will depend heavily on what your state allows. ing to the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), if you leave before meeting your plan's “vesting” requirements (see next question below), you'll typically get back only your pension contribution and a small amount of interest in most states.

Can I borrow money from my account with KPPA? No. There are no provisions in State statutes or regulations that allow KPPA to administer loans from member accounts.

Members can access their retirement accounts online at myretirement.ky.gov or call 1-800-928-4646.

25 or more years of service may retire at any time with no reduction in benefits. Age 60 or older, with at least 60 months of service credit may retire at any time with no reduction in benefits.

If you permanently terminate your employment prior to becoming eligible for retirement, you may either leave your funds on deposit with TRS or withdraw your accumulated balance. Withdrawal of funds cancels TRS membership and voids any future benefit eligibility.

​The Form 6010, Final Estimated Retirement Allowance​, is required to process the member's retirement benefits. If the member neglects to return a valid Form 6010 to the office by the last business day prior to the effective retirement date, it is likely the member will have a delay in their benefits.

$5,000 Death Benefit A retired member's beneficiary may be eligible for a death benefit. If a retired member is receiving a monthly benefit based on at least 48 months of service credit, KPPA will pay a $5,000 death benefit payment to the beneficiary designated by the member specifically for this benefit.

If you are interested in taking a refund you should contact KPPA for more information, or to obtain a Form 4525, Application for Refund of Member Contributions. You may also call us at 502-696-8800 or Toll-Free at 800-928-4646, or complete the request below to obtain a form via mail.