Tier 2 membership is granted to anyone who joined or re-joined BERS on or after July 1, 1973 but before July 27, 1976. If certain conditions are met, members in Tier 2 may be eligible to revert Tiers through the purchase of prior service (service rendered at another City or State agency), and/or the Tier Enhancement Program.

Members who last joined or re-joined BERS after July 26, 1976 are covered under Tier 4. Those members who last joined or re-joined BERS after July 26, 1976 and prior to September 1, 1983, may alternatively elect benefits under Tier 3. If certain conditions are met, members in Tier 3/4 may be eligible to revert to Tier 1 through the purchase of prior service (service rendered at another City or State agency), and/or the Tier Enhancement Program.

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