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Implementation begins with a 9.5% contribution rate

The contribution rate rose to 9.5% in the first year of the phased increase, while the nominal replacement rate became 43%.

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The law phases the contribution increase toward 13%; the entire increase was not imposed immediately.

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Revision 1 / Reviewed 9/21/2026

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