This information brief describes the eligibility requirements and the method of calculating retirement benefits for Minnesota public employee pension plans. Hennepin County is the only unit of local government offering a supplemental retirement program.The Hennepin County Supplemental Retirement Plan (HCSRP) It is important that you complete and submit your paperwork 30-60 days prior to your retirement to continue your coverages. A right to a retirement benefit requires a complete and continuous separation from all public employ- ment for 30 days. There can be no written or verbal. All county benefit information is on The Bridge, our human resources portal. The portal is for employees, guests and retirees. No state or federal income tax is paid on this money until money is withdrawn from the plan. Final candidates must successfully complete a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.