Medically retired guys. Got some questions.

[HAVOC5150]

I got medically retired in November 2020, several knee surgeries, knee replacement in my future, trashed right shoulder and back. Still haven’t settled, but I’ve been getting paid by PERS. The AME and attorneys finally met yesterday. We will see how much longer it takes. I sat around for a couple months then started going stir crazy, started working at a gun shop to get me out of the house. Left Ca for Idaho in December. My best advice is confer with your attorney before accepting any job, just to save you a headache.

[Boboso]

So, unfortunately I'm medically retiring. I've got some questions about future job possibilities for you guys that have medically retired. What have you guys moved on to do? From my understanding so long as the job description isn't the same you should be good to go? If so I'm considering a DAI office. I don't know many medically retired guys so I'd love if some of you could chime in, or take it to PM's if ya prefer. I'll give some background...I'm almost 10 years in at a very busy agency. I've worked custody/patrol/training/SWAT/gang detective. I've got a good resume, and a good reputation... Just trying to plan the future.

https://www.calpers.ca.gov/docs/forms-publications/employment-after-retirement.pdf

If you worked for CalPers, this guide is useful. They also have a unit that evaluates post employment if you reach out. Some retirees have misstepped, and had to pay back large amount of funds for taking a temporary job with Calpers based employers. With a disability retirement there are additional steps outlined.

Congrats on your retirement.

[MAC USMC]

FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION

Check out if you do not have to pay federal taxes. The exemption does NOT fit everyone's situation.

If you are exempt from fed taxation, then state taxes are off the table also. Get the facts from a solid tax attorney. DO NOT RELY ON B. S.

Usually, if you were already qualified for some form of a retirement pension, got injured on the job, and were required to medically retire, then you are probably exempt from taxes.

Again, this is clearly stated the federal tax laws, but you must qualify.

If you do qualify it would save you some serious $$$$ over the years. Good luck!

[Preceptor]

[Preceptor]