Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2015, Question 19b

Jurisdiction has increased years required for benefits

Full Question Text

Which of the following actions, if any, has your jurisdiction taken so far regarding its defined benefit and/or hybrid pension plans for any of its employees, elected officials, or retirees? (check all that apply) (Among those who reported taking some action on their defined benefit or hybrid retirement income benefit plans)

b. Increased the years of service required and/or the age at which retirement benefits are available

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Percentage of jurisdictions which have increased the years of service required and/or the age at which retirement benefits are available: (Among those who reported taking some action on their defined benefit or hybrid retirement income benefit plans) 11% 5% 18% 2% 11%