The General Assembly Retirement System (GARS) was established January 1, 1966, to provide retirement and other benefits to members of the South Carolina General Assembly. Generally, all members of the South Carolina General Assembly must join GARS upon taking office.
If you are a retired member of GARS, the Judges and Solicitors Retirement System (JSRS), the South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS), or the Police Officers Retirement System (PORS), you may elect non-membership in GARS.
For more information about your GARS benefits, please contact Customer Services at 803-737-6800, toll free at 800-868-9002 (within SC only), or use our online contact form.