Vesting & Connection of Service
Vesting
Vesting is your right to receive a pension benefit from Metro. You are fully vested after five years of credited service.
If you leave Metro before vesting, you will not be eligible to receive a pension benefit. Any contributions to the plan made for you by Metro will remain in the pension fund.
Connection of Service
If you worked for Metro, left, and then returned, you may be able to connect to your prior service after a year of continuous service in your new Metro job. By connecting prior Metro service to current Metro service, you'll receive a greater service pension benefit at your retirement. To connect your prior service, contact Metro Human Resources.