A Partial Lump Sum (PLS) distribution is a single payment equal to a percentage of the value of your pension benefit at retirement. The payment amount depends on your eligibility and the percentage you choose. If you choose to receive a PLS payment, your lifetime monthly benefit will be permanently reduced.

What is the plop program?

Your age and plan of retirement are used to determine the reduction in your benefit. A PLOP distribution will be made as a single payment at the time your first monthly benefit is paid.

Should I take the plop?

Ideally you should take the PLOP in conjunction with a thorough tax and financial planning analysis. If you need the money to pay off bills, the PLOP may be an answer. If you want to rollover the PLOP into an IRA for your heirs, that may also work.

What is the difference between VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2?

You are in VRS Plan 1 if your membership date is before July 1, 2010, and you were vested as of January 1, 2013. VRS Plan 2 is a defined benefit plan. The retirement benefit is based on your age, service credit and average final compensation at retirement using a formula.

What is a plop in special education?

The Present Level of Educational Performance (PLOP) section of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) “is a written description of the student’s strengths, areas of concern and learning styles” (Virginia Department of Education, 1998, p. 14).

How does a partial lump sum option plan work?

Based on the amount of the PLOP, your monthly retirement benefit is then reduced to be the actuarial equivalent of the retirement benefit without a lump-sum distribution. You cannot elect a PLOP that will reduce your monthly benefit by fifty percent or more of the benefit you are eligible to receive under Plan A.

Can you take a partial lump sum when you retire?

When you retire, you may have a choice as to how you receive your retirement income. While you may take payments, a partial lump sum is almost always an option.

How can I calculate my lump sum pension?

The TRS Pension Calculator allows you to calculate the lump-sum distribution available to you at retirement. The amount of lump-sum distribution you are eligible to receive is based on the monthly benefit amount you are eligible to receive under Plan A.

Which is better monthly pension or lump sum payment?

Having a payment stream that is guaranteed to last throughout your lifetime can be comforting. However, if you expect to have a shorter-than-average life span because of personal reasons like your family medical history, the lump sum could be more beneficial.