Frequently Asked Questions - LOPFI | Local Police and Fire Retirement System

How do I withhold Member Contributions from payroll?

I submitted a Membership Application with incorrect information, how do I correct this?

How do I switch a Member's LOPFI-covered status?

How do I enter a Membership Application?

Can a Member be enrolled for LOPFI-coverage as Paid and Volunteer at multiple locations and/or the same location?

Is there a probationary period for a LOPFI-covered Member?

Who can be a Member of LOPFI?

When is the monthly e-Payment due to LOPFI?

When is the monthly Payroll Report available and due?

How does my location adopt LOPFI coverage?

How do I see everyone currently being reported as a LOPFI-covered Member?

What is reportable pay?

Where do I find Employer contribution rates for budgeting purposes?

I have changed my email address, how do I log in?

I am a retiree, where can I obtain verification of my benefits?

I am a retiree, where can I see/change my tax withholding information?

I am a retiree, where can I see/change my bank information?

How can I see my benefit estimates?

Where can I find my Member contributions?

How do I correct Wage Discrepancies?

How do I complete a Correct Employee report?

Where is the submit button for e-Payment?

How do I complete a Correct Period report?

How do I update our location's contact and user information?

Who can update our location's contact information?

When should our location's contact information be updated?

How do I view/print reports?

How do I terminate a Member?

Where can I find my service dates and totals?

What is the number of pay periods box?

I received an error/warning, what should I do?

I have forgotten my password, how can I login?

When I view the Membership Application section, it reflects Members who are inactive with the department?

What is a duty and non-duty disability?

Can I have child support deducted from my monthly benefit payment?

Will my LOPFI benefit be affected if I am also covered by Social Security?

Once I am retired, will I get a cost of living adjustment (COLA)?

How do I receive monthly benefit payments?

How often do I receive a benefit payment?

Can I use out-of-state service time?

Can I purchase service credit to apply towards retirement?

Will I earn service credit if I am on active military duty?

How are my disability benefits calculated?

I am a beneficiary, how do I apply for benefits?

I am getting divorced, can I withdrawal my member contributions to pay an ex-spouse their portion?

What happens if I get a divorce?

How do I apply for disability retirement?

Can I use service credit earned under another Arkansas retirement system toward my LOPFI service credit?

How long before I receive my first benefit payment?

What happens if I die before I retire?

Can I work for two (2) or more LOPFI-covered departments simultaneously?

What is vesting?

How do I apply for retirement or enroll in DROP?

Can I view my reportable wages?

How do I change my beneficiary and personal information?

How do I access my Member Portal?

What is LOPFI’s Member Portal?

Can I return to a LOPFI-covered employment after I retire?

What is the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)?

How is my Final Average Pay (FAP) calculated?

How much will my benefit be when I retire?

When am I eligible for retirement?

Can I contribute additional money into LOPFI?

What happens to employer contributions?

Can I get a loan from my Member contributions?

Can I get a refund of my Member contributions?

Do I earn interest on my Member contributions?

How do I obtain a copy of my 1099-R?