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GENERAL PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
Regular, topical seminars on retirement transitions are offered by the UW Retirement Center and the UWRA. Other UW offices feature retirement-related programs for employees. Think ahead about new directions, retirement lifestyles, finances, legal matters, health, travel, downsizing and more.

RETIREMENT TIMING AND FINANCING
UW employees who are planning to retire should contact

• the UW Benefits & Work/Life Office about retirement timing and pension arrangements

Also consult

• a personal financial advisor
• staff of investment firms with which retirement investments have been made through UWRP or VIP programs

UW faculty should consult

• their department chairs
• Academic Human Resources for information on faculty retirement and partial re-employment.

The UW Benefits & Work/Life Office offers regular seminars and workshops on procedures for retiring from UW and making benefits-related decisions.

MEDICARE
UW employees or retirees who are approaching age 65 should sign up for Medicare.
Contact Social Security at 800-772-1213.

Discuss your Medicare options or other health insurance coverage questions with a highly trained volunteer from SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors). Call 1-800-562-6900 to request an appointment. SHIBA is a free service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner.