To receive a vested retirement benefit at the earliest possible date, file a retirement application within 90 days of the date you become eligible. If you checked that you are using a special extension of time, enter a description of the extension of time in the space provided.Members should fill out and submit Form 5 (Withdrawing Your Retirement Service Credit and Contributions) to the Retirement Systems Division. Eligible members can now apply for higher pension till July 11. If you are retired, please go to the Retiree and Beneficiary Forms section. Retirement Online now offers more services and time-saving features. We find that state and local government plans adhere to the standards and provide equivalent benefits at the full retirement age. If the application for extension of time contains social. Approximately 90 to 120 days before your planned retirement date, you should complete a Form 6, "Claiming Your Monthly Retirement Benefit. Retirement System for Teachers and State Employees; Social Security; State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees.