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Foreword
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Membership
Chapter Three: Earnings
Chapter Four: Contributions
Chapter Five: Service Credit
Chapter Six: Optional Service Credit
Chapter Seven: Payment Options
Chapter Eight: Retirement Benefits
Chapter Nine: Reciprocal Service
Chapter Ten: Applying for and Receiving Retirement Benefits
Chapter Eleven: Post-Retirement Matters
Chapter Twelve: Medicare and Social Security
Chapter Thirteen: Disability Benefits
Chapter Fourteen: Death Benefits
Chapter Fifteen: Refund of Retirement Contributions
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