Disability Retirement Eligibility for New Hampshire Retirement System Members
Need a quick guide to eligibility requirements for Disability Retirement? Here’s a checklist from the New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) website.
Disability Retirement
Members who are no longer able to perform the duties of their NHRS-covered employment due to an incapacity (either mental or physical) that is likely to be permanent may qualify for a Disability Retirement benefit. The Disability Retirement pension will be payable for the eligible member’s lifetime if the member’s disability continues.
Eligibility for Ordinary Disability Retirement (non job-related)
A member may qualify for Ordinary Disability Retirement under the following conditions:
Active member becomes disabled due to a non-work-related condition
- Member’s disability is likely to be permanent
- Minimum of 10 years of Creditable Service is required
- Member’s application for disability retirement is filed within one year of the date the member's contributions to NHRS cease
- Member’s Disability Retirement application is approved by the NHRS Board of Trustees
Eligibility for Accidental Disability Retirement (job-related)
A member may qualify for Accidental Disability Retirement under the following conditions:
- Active member becomes disabled due to a work-related condition
- Member’s disability is likely to be permanent
- No minimum service is required
- Member’s application for disability retirement is filed within one year of the date the member's contributions to NHRS cease
- Member’s Disability Retirement application is approved by the NHRS Board of Trustees
- Generally, there must be a finding of compensability under Workers’ Compensation by the Department of Labor
Disability Retirement Brochure
If you have more questions about availability or eligibility for disability retirement, NHRS publishes a disability retirement brochure which may be helpful.
