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Plain-English answers about the Florida Retirement System Deferred Retirement Option Program, every fact linked to frs.fl.gov. [FRS 2026 DROP Guide, p.3]
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Educational information only, based on official Florida Retirement System (frs.fl.gov) publications. Not affiliated with the State of Florida or the Division of Retirement. Chapter 121, F.S., and Chapter 60S, F.A.C., are the final authority. Confirm your situation with the Division of Retirement (850-907-6500 / 844-377-1888). [FRS 2026 DROP Guide, p.2]