Florida Retirement System Investment Plan

Investment Plan Overview

The FRS Investment Plan is a defined-contribution plan that allows participants to choose how to invest the money in their account. The benefit is based on the amount contributed and its growth over time.

Eligibility

• TEAMS
• Law Enforcement
• Faculty (Exception: College of Medicine and Health Science Center faculty participate in the SUSORP)

Enrollment for New Employees

• Exempt/salaried employees:
  • Opt out of the SUSORP by faxing an ORP Enroll Form to UFHR Benefits at (352) 392-5166.
    • You may email the form to benefits@ufl.edu instead, but omit your Social Security number if you do.
  • Complete an FRS Online Enrollment Form (ELE-1 Online). This form does not require a pin or account login.

• Nonexempt/hourly employees:
  • Complete an FRS Online Enrollment Form (ELE-1 Online). This form does not require a pin or account login.

Except for College of Medicine and Health Science Center faculty, law enforcement, and some rehired retirees, all FRS-eligible employees will default to this plan after eight months from hire if no election is made. Interest on contributions will not begin accruing until an employee either elects the Investment Plan or defaults into it.

Contribution Rates

• Employer: 8.3%
  • Note: Employers also pay Admin/UAL fees to State of Florida. Therefore, the employer contribution you see on your paychecks will be higher than the amount deposited into your account.
• Mandatory Employee: 3.00% of biweekly earnings.
• Voluntary Employee contributions are not permitted to this plan.

Resources

• FRS Publications
  • State Retirement Plan Comparison Brochure
  • Summary Plan Description
  • Investment Plan FAQ
  • Investment Fund Summary—Quick Guide
  • Disability Benefits
  • Survivor Benefits

• FRS Investment Plan Online Portal: myfrs.com
  • Registering your account here may require a pin. FRS generally sends these by physical mail.

• Contacts
  • Free FRS Financial Advisors: 866-446-9377
  • Division of Retirement (DOR): 844-377-1888

Loans/Hardship Withdrawals

Loans and hardship withdrawals are not permitted.

Update My Beneficiary

Members may designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries by completing the hard-copy FRS Investment Plan Beneficiary Designation Form or the online FRS Investment Plan Beneficiary Designation Form. The form is also available by calling the MyFRS Financial Guidance Line (866-446-9377, Option 4) or by accessing a member’s Investment Plan account at myfrs.com. 

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