Disability Pension Eligibility
Eligibility for disability pension benefits depends on the type of disability:
- medical — after 10 years of credited service
- injured on duty — anytime, regardless of length of service
If you are eligible for a full-service pension when you become disabled, you are not eligible for a disability pension. Instead, you may retire and begin drawing your service pension benefits.
Social Security Disability Benefit
If you are disabled for more than five months, you may be eligible for a Social Security disability benefit, and your spouse and dependent child(ren) may be eligible for a dependent's Social Security benefit. For more information, contact your local Social Security Administration Office.
Cost
Metro pays the full cost of your disability pension benefits.