Disability Retirement Disability retirement programs are totally independent and separate from the disability leave program provided by the state of Ohio. Disability retirement programs are provided by the organizations listed on the State Employee Retirement Systems page. If you have less than 5 years of state service or are 60 or older, you may not be eligible to receive disability retirement. Once you submit proof that you have filed for disability retirement, disability leave benefits may be approved month to month until a decision is reached by the disability retirement system. Disability Leave Supplement to Disability Retirement Once your disability retirement is approved, you may receive disability leave benefits to supplement your disability retirement benefits. The supplement brings your benefits up to 50 percent of your base rate of pay, and is only available until you reach the maximum benefit of one year. To receive this "supplement" from disability leave benefits, you must submit documentation to your personnel officer detailing how much retirement you are receiving. Your agency's payroll officer is responsible for providing supplemental disability leave benefits. Any questions you may have about supplementing your retirement benefits should be directed to your agency's personnel officer.

 

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