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Home  General Information  Account Online  Online Forms  Unclassified Plan    Eligibility  Benefit Calculation  Survivor Benefits  Investment Options  Benefit Options  Combined Service  Re-Employment  Disability Benefit Eligibility  Converting to General Plan  How to Apply  Forms  Direct Deposit  Address Changes  Notification of Death  Benefit Increases  Preparing to Retire  Pre-Retirement Checklist  1099-R Form  Tax Information  Plan Handbook  UNCL Report       Last Updated: 03/17/2011	Home >> Unclassified Plan    Unclassified Employees Retirement Plan   Contribution rates Minnesota law sets the contribution rates for employers and employees. The contribution rates for the Unclassified Plan are: Employee contribution - 5% of gross salary Employer contribution - 6% of employee's gross salary Employees covered by the Unclassified Plan also contribute to Social Security. Who is a member of the Unclassified Plan? Minnesota law outlines who is a member of the Unclassified Plan; participation is mandatory, unless you decide to be covered by the General Employees Retirement Plan. Most positions covered by this plan are determined by political election; generally, at-will, appointed position that may result in a shorter period of service. For example, employees at the legislature and upper-level state government management are members of this plan. Note: Some positions are called "unclassified" but may not be covered by this plan. The position must be specifically outlined in law to participate in the Unclassified Plan. Please contact our office to determine if your position is covered by this plan.