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Chapter 3307:2-5 | Defined Contribution Plans - Distributions

 
 
 
Rule
Rule 3307:2-5-01 | Distributions.
 

Application for a distribution from the defined contribution program shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions specified by the plan document. In no case shall a distribution be made prior to the termination of covered employment. Calculation and payment of a distribution shall be as specified by Chapter 3307:2-5 of the Administrative Code, the plan document, and the rates, factors and conditions established by the retirement board. Application shall be on a form provided by the retirement system and shall be deemed made as of the date a complete application is received by the retirement system.

Last updated April 15, 2024 at 1:17 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3307.80
Amplifies: 3307.81
Five Year Review Date: 3/25/2029
Prior Effective Dates: 7/1/2001 (Emer.), 6/18/2009
Rule 3307:2-5-02 | Distributions from the defined contribution plan.
 

Upon termination of teaching service, a participant in the defined contribution plan may apply for a distribution, as follows:

(A) Application may be made for withdrawal of the amount determined under the plan document and this rule.

(1) The amount payable upon withdrawal shall be paid in a lump sum, except to the extent as otherwise provided by section 3307.87 of the Revised Code and the plan document.

(2) Membership and participation in the retirement system shall terminate upon withdrawal. Any credit for periods of service paid out upon withdrawal shall be cancelled.

(3) Participation in the defined contribution plan shall resume in the event the participant thereafter returns to teaching service, except to the extent that upon the return to teaching service the participant meets the requirements specified by rule 3307:2-3-01 of the Administrative Code to qualify as a new member.

(4) Payment from an account in the defined contribution plan shall be based upon the closing net asset value as of the day an application for distribution is processed by using the investment choices made by the participant to determine the amount accumulated by reason of contributions.

(B) Application may be made for a monthly benefit by a participant who has attained at least fifty years of age, as follows:

(1) Benefits shall be effective on the first of the month following the later of termination of covered teaching service or the first application for a distribution received by the retirement system.

(2) Subject to the requirements of section 3307.87 of the Revised Code and Chapter 3307:2-5 of the Administrative Code, the participant may elect a plan of payment pursuant to rule 3307:2-5-09 of the Administrative Code. The minimum monthly benefit amount shall be one hundred dollars.

(3) Membership in the retirement system shall terminate as of the effective benefit date. On and after that date, the participant shall be a superannuate as defined by section 3307.01 of the Revised Code.

Last updated April 15, 2024 at 1:17 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3307.80
Amplifies: 3307.01, 3307.35, 3307.81
Five Year Review Date: 3/25/2029
Prior Effective Dates: 9/17/2002
Rule 3307:2-5-03 | Distributions from the combined plan.
 

Upon termination of teaching service, a participant in the combined plan may apply for a distribution, as follows:

(A) Application may be made for withdrawal of the amounts determined under the plan document and this rule.

(1) An application to withdraw the defined benefit portion of an account will not be accepted unless application is also made to withdraw the defined contribution portion.

(2) Prior to attainment of age fifty:

(a) A participant who has terminated covered employment may leave contributions on deposit in the plan or may apply for withdrawal, but is not eligible for retirement or retirement distributions.

(b) An application to withdraw the defined contribution portion of an account will not be accepted unless application is also made to withdraw the defined benefit portion;

(c) The amounts payable upon withdrawal shall be paid in a lump sum except as otherwise provided by section 3307.87 of the Revised Code and the plan document.

(3) After attainment of age fifty:

(a) A participant in the combined plan who has established at least five years of qualifying service credit may apply to withdraw the defined contribution portion but leave the defined benefit portion on deposit to provide benefits at a future date.

(b) If a participant has established less than five years of qualifying service credit, an application to withdraw the defined contribution portion of an account will not be accepted unless an application is also made to withdraw the defined benefit portion.

(4) Regardless of age or when the withdrawal payment was made, in the event a participant who has received a payment under paragraph (A) of this rule subsequently returns to teaching service:

(a) The member shall participate in the combined plan if the withdrawal payment was made under paragraph (A)(1), (A)(2) or (A)(3)(b) of this rule, unless the participant meets the requirements specified by rule 3307:2-3-01 of the Administrative Code to qualify as a new member.

(b) The participant shall be a superannuate as defined by section 3307.01 of the Revised Code if the withdrawal payment was made under paragraph (A)(3)(a) of this rule.

(5) Payment from the defined contribution portion of an account in the combined plan shall be based upon the closing net asset value as of the day an application for distribution is processed by using the investment choices made by the participant to determine the amount accumulated by reason of contributions.

(B) A participant who has terminated covered employment and attained at least fifty years of age may apply for a monthly benefit of the defined contribution portion of the account, whether or not the participant is eligible and applying for a benefit under the defined benefit portion of the account. If the participant has established less than five years of qualifying service credit, an application to receive a monthly benefit of the defined contribution portion of an account will not be accepted unless application is also made to withdraw the defined benefit portion.

(1) Benefits shall commence the later of the first of the month following the termination of covered employment, the first of the month following receipt of an application for payment under paragraph (B) of this rule, or the retirement date, which shall be a first of a month, specified on the application received for payment under paragraph (B) of this rule. Active membership in the retirement system shall terminate as of that date and the participant shall on and after that date be a superannuate as defined by section 3307.01 of the Revised Code.

(2) Benefits are subject to the requirements of section 3307.87 of the Revised Code and Chapter 3307:2-5 of the Administrative Code. The participant shall elect on the application form to annuitize such balance.

(3) The minimum monthly benefit amount shall be one hundred dollars.

(C) Application for retirement under the defined benefit portion of an account may be made by a participant who has terminated covered employment and who meets the defined benefit age and service eligibility requirements specified by the plan document, whether or not the participant is applying for a distribution of the defined contribution portion of the account, provided:

(1) Benefits shall commence as of the effective date specified by the application, which shall in no case be earlier than the first of the month following the last day of covered employment.

(2) Membership shall terminate as of the effective date of retirement and the participant shall thereafter be a superannuate as defined by section 3307.01 of the Revised Code.

(3) The minimum monthly benefit amount shall be one hundred dollars.

(D) A participant who has attained age fifty, has at least five years of qualifying service credit and who has elected either to take a withdrawal of the defined contribution portion of the account pursuant to paragraph (A)(3)(a) of this rule or to receive a monthly retirement benefit from the defined contribution portion of the account pursuant to paragraph (B) of this rule may apply to withdraw the defined benefit portion of the account any time prior to receiving a monthly retirement benefit under the defined benefit portion of the account.

(E) Retirement shall be effective on the earlier of the dates benefits or payments commence under paragraph (A)(3)(a), (B)(1) or (C)(1) of this rule.

Last updated April 15, 2024 at 1:17 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3307.80
Amplifies: 3307.01, 3307.35, 3307.81
Five Year Review Date: 3/25/2029
Prior Effective Dates: 9/17/2001, 7/1/2013 (Emer.), 6/12/2014
Rule 3307:2-5-09 | Plans of payment for monthly benefit.
 

(A) A defined contribution program participant granted a monthly benefit from the member account upon attainment of a minimum age of fifty and termination of covered employment may elect a monthly benefit in accordance with the terms and conditions of the plan document under any of the plans of payment available for defined benefit members under the terms of rule 3307:1-5-02 of the Administrative Code and section 3307.60 of the Revised Code, except for a lump-sum payment made under division (B) of section 3307.60 of the Revised Code. A plan of payment selected may be changed or reselected only as therein provided. If the participant elects to annuitize such payment, no change may be made in the plan of payment selected for such annuity after the fifteenth day of the month of the first regular benefit payment. Regular benefits begin once a final benefit, as defined by paragraph (G) of rule 3307:1-1-01 of the Administrative Code, is paid.

(B) A combined plan participant granted a monthly benefit under the defined benefit portion of the account may elect a monthly benefit in accordance with the terms and conditions of the plan document under any of the plans of payment available for defined benefit members under the terms of section 3307.60 of the Revised Code and rule 3307:1-5-02 of the Administrative Code. A plan of payment selected may be changed or reselected only as therein provided. No change may be made in the plan of payment selected after the fifteenth day of the month of the first regular benefit payment. Regular benefits begin once a final benefit, as defined by paragraph (G) of rule 3307:1-1-01 of the Administrative Code, is paid.

Last updated June 13, 2024 at 8:15 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3307.80
Amplifies: 3307.81
Five Year Review Date: 6/13/2029
Prior Effective Dates: 6/18/2009, 6/12/2014