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Municipal Pension Disability
Last reviewed: June 2026
Who this is for: City police officers and firefighters on a local pension plan (not FRS). Terms vary by city.
What this is
If your city runs its own police (Ch. 185) or fire (Ch. 175) pension rather than FRS, it may offer disability retirement. Terms vary entirely by city.
If your city runs its own police/fire pension (not FRS), it may offer disability retirement. Terms vary entirely by city — ask your municipal pension board.
What to do next
Ask your municipal pension board whether your city runs its own plan and what disability retirement it offers.
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See if you may be eligibleThe law behind this
Statute / authority: Ch. 175/185
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