A teacher may purchase additional eligible benefit service credit in accordance with the following:
In all cases, the purchase cost must be on an actuarial equivalent basis determined by applying the actuarial factors adopted by the board.
The cost may be paid in a lump sum or in installments. Installments may be made monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or annually for up to five years. Interest is charged on the unpaid balance at the actuarial assumption rate for investment earnings.
If a teacher retires prior to full payment of the purchase amount, service credit will be granted in proportion to the actual principal payments made, or the teacher may elect to make a lump sum payment to complete the purchase or elect to have the payments included in a refund of the account balance.
If a teacher passes away prior to full payment of the purchase amount, service credit will be granted in proportion to the actual principal payments made or the designated beneficiary may elect to make a lump sum payment to complete the purchase or elect to have the payments included in a refund of the account balance.
N.D. Admin Code 82-03-01-05
General Authority: NDCC 15-39.1-07
Law Implemented: NDCC 15-39.1-24