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30. What happens when I begin to receive Social Security retirement benefits?
Social Security retirement benefits are taken into account under the 60% Minimum Rule that is explained above. If your SERS benefit is being calculated under the 60% Minimum Rule, then your benefit may be reduced once you begin to receive Social Security Retirement benefits.
Please note, however, that your total income—the combination of your SERS benefit and your Social Security benefit—will be at least as high as it was before you began to receive Social Security benefits. It might be larger, but under no circumstances will it be less.