You may lose all or part of the benefits provided by this plan if you:
- Previously opted out of CERF and do not purchase the opted-out period of service;
- Do not purchase the service during a military leave of absence;
- Are a part-time employee and do not purchase the period of service in which you earned your first 1,000 hours in the calendar year before you became a plan participant;
- Terminate employment before you become vested in this plan (if you are later rehired, you may purchase this service for service credit);
- Have not paid the required contributions;
- Choose not to purchase your prior service.
