Disability Benefit Provisions
Since January 1, 1990 there has been both an “old” and “new” disability plan in the 1977 Fund. Those members initially hired before January 1, 1990 are included in the old plan (“Pre-1990 Plan”) unless they elected to be covered by the new disability plan adopted in 1990. Those hired after December 31, 1989, and those hired on or before that date who elected coverage under the new plan
Base Salary
Throughout this handbook, you will see references to the term “base salary.” All benefits within the 1977 Fund are calculated according to this amount. The base salary is defined by state law as the salary of a first class police officer or firefighter plus all longevity increases (if provided by the employer) for service of 20 years or less, as certified to the 1977 Fund by each department. Upon retirement, benefits are based on the base salary effective for your department in the year your service ends. This first-class salary varies from employer to employer and is certified annually to the 1977 Fund.
