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FRS Retirement Eligibility

Miami-Dade County provides retirement benefits for eligible employees through the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

The FRS is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides a defined benefit (FRS Pension Plan) and a defined contribution plan (FRS Investment Plan) option. Under the defined benefit plan, for every month an employee receives a paycheck, they receive one month of service credit; if the employee participates in the defined contribution plan a contribution is made to their account and the employee is responsible for managing their investments.

To qualify for the retirement benefit, an employee must be vested. Effective July 1, 2011, the legislature amended the retirement plan and redefined normal retirement age and the vesting requirements for new members. In addition, FRS members must contribute three percent of their salary towards their retirement benefit, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction); the remainder is paid by the employer. Members participating in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) and re-employed retirees who do not qualify for renewed membership are not required to make the three percent contribution.

As of June 5, 2023, eligible members in a regularly established position can elect to participate in DROP for no longer than 96 calendar months beginning any time after their normal retirement date.

For the latest FRS Information Releases, visit The Florida Department of Management Services. This information release outlines the provisions of Senate Bill (SB) 7024 and SB 110.

Phone Number(s)

Florida Retirement System (FRS)
1-844-377-1888

Retiree Resources

Miami-Dade County provides retirement benefits for eligible employees through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Enrollment is automatic for full-time and part-time employees.