Definitions for "Qualifying Service"
Keywords:  pension, scheme, unfunded, wrs, medals
Participants hired prior to January 1, 1973 were required to serve a qualifying period, usually the first six months, which was not included in the WRS service credit. Participants may purchase this service.
A specified length of service required for the award of campaign or long service and good conduct medals.
The qualifying service for an unfunded public service scheme will determine a scheme members eligibility to pension benefits. The actual number of years of service usually represents the qualifying service. This can be enhanced with a pension transfer from a previous scheme and extra service credits or added years will also count towards qualifying service for pension benefits.