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You are not permitted to receive a refund of your retirement contributions or to begin monthly TSERS retirement benefits at the same time you are receiving monthly DIPNC benefit payments.

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This page was last modified on 02/28/2025

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DISCLAIMER: The availability and amount of all benefits you might be eligible to receive is governed by North Carolina law. The information provided in this handbook cannot alter, modify or otherwise change the controlling North Carolina law or other governing legal documents in any way, nor can any right accrue to you by reason of any information provided or omission of information provided herein. In the event of a conflict between this information and North Carolina law, North Carolina law governs.

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Address: 3200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email: nc.retirement@nctreasurer.com
Phone: (919) 814-4590

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