Publications

• Plan 3 Request for Payment of Defined Contribution Funds (334K PDF)
  This publication is used when a member or beneficiary is withdrawing from their Plan 3 Defined Contribution account. It summarizes the state and federal government tax code rules governing the payment of funds from your retirement plan, in less legalistic language. The Plan 3 Request for Payment of Defined Contribution Funds form is included in this booklet.
• Investing in Plan 3 (552K PDF)
  A guide to basic investment and financial planning principles as they relate to Plan 3. The booklet describes each of the Plan 3 investment options and a program for choosing a personalized Plan 3 portfolio. This is an online publication only but will be offered as a handout in the Investing in Plan 3 seminars.
• A Guide to Your Quarterly Statement (48K PDF)
  This guide illustrates and explains the information provided in each section of your quarterly statement.
• An Introduction to Plan 3 (278K PDF)
  Overview of Plan 3 features and necessary decisions to be made by both new and current members of the plan. This packet includes the Member Information form, Beneficiary Designation form and the Plan 3 Investment Guide. This publication is also used as a handout for the Plan 3 Overview seminar.
• Annuity Guide
  Explains the annuity options that are available through the Self-Directed and WSIB Investment program. The forms to obtain an annuity are also included in this guide.
• Plan 3 Investment Guide (2470K PDF)
  This guide provides complete fund descriptions, fees, processing rules, and other important information about both the Self-Directed and WSIB Investment Programs.
• Plan 3 Report Library
  Past and current issues of Plan 3 reports which are included with your quarterly statement mailings.
• PERS Plan 3 Member Handbook
  Comprehensive summary of the rules governing the plan’s benefits. The handbook reviews the structure of Plan 3 and includes examples of service credit, dual membership, calculating retirement benefits, early retirement and many other topics.

Forms

• Plan 3 Request for Payment of Defined Contribution Funds (334K PDF)
  Provides members and beneficiaries with a summary of the state and federal government tax code rules governing the payment of funds from your retirement plan, in less legalistic language.
• Member Information Form (102K PDF)
  Use this form if you are enrolling in PERS Plan 3 for the first time, transferring from PERS Plan 2 to PERS Plan 3, or returning to PERS Plan 3 service under a new employer.
• Plan 3 Change of Investment Program Form (122K PDF)
  Use this form to change the investment program to which your employer directs future contributions.
• Plan 3 Investment Allocation Form (32K PDF)
  If you invest in the Self-Directed Investment Program, use this form to change how you allocate your contributions to your retirement plan.
  
  Note: These transactions can be completed more quickly by calling the customer service toll-free line at 1-888-711-8773 or using the Account Access area of this Web site.
• Plan 3 Fund Transfer Request Form (33K PDF) Use this form to transfer money between the Self-Directed Investment Program fund options.
  
  Note: These transactions can be completed more quickly by calling the customer service toll-free line at 1-888-711-8773 or using the Account Access area of this Web site.
• Plan 3 Investment Program Transfer Form (36K PDF)
  Use this form to transfer balances between the WSIB and Self-Directed Investment Programs.
  
  Note: These transactions can be completed more quickly by calling the customer service toll-free line at 1-888-711-8773.
• Beneficiary Designation Form (31K PDF)
  Use this form to designate beneficiaries of your retirement plan in case of your death prior to retirement.