Webinar: Retiring from a DRS plan
(PERS, TRS, or LEOFF)
This webinar is intended for employees participating in the:
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans 1, 2, or 3
- Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) plans 1 or 3
- Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) plan 2
Watch the webinar segments
Each topic includes related .pdf documents you can download, as well as a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.
Please see disclosures at the bottom of the page, as this webinar is meant for informational purposes only.
This is an introduction to the Department of Retirement Systems various retirement plans.
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As you are preparing to retire it is important to understand the retirement eligibility rules for your specific plan. This video will go over the different eligibility rules.
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When you retire with a DRS pension, you will have a variety of income options available to you. This section will walk you through the different options. Also, this video walks you through the DRS application and its associated forms.
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As a UW retiree you are eligible to continue your PEBB medical and dental insurance. This section will walk you through the options available to you as a retiree.
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Are you Medicare eligible? Will you be Medicare eligible when you retire? Watch this video to learn more about your Medicare options and required deadlines.
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Learn when and how to enroll in Medicare.
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Said to be one of the most helpful segments of this workshop, this video will walk you through the enrollment process for your PEBB retiree health insurance benefits.
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- Your PEBB Retiree Enrollment Guide
- HCA Debit Service Agreement
- PEBB Retiree Election Form (Form A)
- PEBB Form A example for initial enrollment or changes
- PEBB Form A example for deferral
- PEBB Retiree Group Medicare Supplement Enrollment Form (Form B)
- PEBB Form B example used for Supplemental Plan G enrollment only
- Example: PEBB Electronic Debit Service form for automatic payment setup
- Download the Medicare enrollment webinar slides
As a UW retiree, you have the option to take your current life insurance with you using your portability or conversion options. You can also purchase PEBB retiree life insurance. This segment will walk you through it.
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Do you know what happens to your annual leave and sick leave when you retire? Watch this video to learn more about these topics.
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- VEBA Plan Benefits Brochure (if eligible employment type)
- VEBA Investment Fund Overview (if eligible employment type)
- Download the VEBA webinar slides
The UW has developed a helpful checklist to help employees navigate the year before you retire. This section will walk you through the checklist.
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If you are planning to work after you retire, there are specific rules that are important to know. Watch this segment to learn more.
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The UW offers a variety of privileges, discounts and special access to UW retirees. The UW Retirement Association represents retirees at the UW and helps you to stay engaged. Learn about what you can look forward to here.
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Retirement checklist Retirement application Feedback survey
Disclosures
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