Former Employees Nearing Retirement Column Paragraph Online Retirement Application All you need to know about how to retire online through our ORBIT retirement application. NC 401(k) Plan, NC 457 Plan and NC 403(b) Program Information Discover how your supplemental retirement plans fit into your retirement financial goals. Retirement Planning 101 Review the timeline for the retirement process. Column Paragraph Learn about your retirement benefits Your member handbook is your one-stop resource for all the details and laws that impact your pension benefits. Each retirement system has its own handbook. Read your member handbook Determining Payment Amount Discover how to determine your retirement benefit payment. Health Benefits Members of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System can find information about the State Health Plan here. Purchasing Prior Service If you have served in certain capacities in the past, you may have the ability to purchase that service toward your future public-service retirement. Quick Links Log in to ORBIT Return to Work ORBIT Help Online Transferring Service Between Systems How to Name Your Beneficiaries