Kansas Statutes Chapter 74. State Boards, Commissions and Authorities § 74-49,208. Vesting of benefits

Any member who is first employed by a participating employer on or after July 1, 2009, and who has completed five years of credited service at the time of termination, shall be granted a vested retirement benefit in the system, except that at any time prior to the commencement of retirement benefit payments the member may withdraw accumulated contributions, whereupon no other benefits shall be payable for such member's prior and participating benefits. Any member who is not vested under the Kansas public employees retirement system pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 74-4901 et seq., and amendments thereto, and completed five years of credited service and remains employed by the same participating employer without termination in a non-covered position shall be granted a vested benefit in the system.