NEARING RETIREMENT

 The earlier you plan for retirement, the better prepared you will be.  If you haven't already sought financial planning advice, now is a great time.  The information below can help you successfully transition into retirement.  You might be able to increase your retirement income or even retire sooner than you had planned.

Click here for helpful information from DRS - including activating your online account and the planning for retirement checklist.

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RETIREE RESOURCES

DRS-WA Department of Retirement Systems    Phone:  1-800-547-6657

DRS-Retirement Planning FAQ

DRS - Thinking About Retiring Early

PEBB and Health Care Authority   Phone:  1-800-200-1004

PEBB Health Insurance - Planning for Retirement   Phone:  1-360-664-7000

PEBB Retiree Enrollment Guide (2019)

How to enroll in PEBB Insurance

SHIBA-Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors    Phone:  1-800-562-6900

Social Security Administration  Phone:  1-800-325-0778

Social Security Retirement Checklist

Social Security Retirement Toolkit

Estimate your Social Security Benefits

When to Start Receiving Social Security

Your Social Security Options:  Working, Applying for Retirement or Both?

AARP Washington Office   Phone:  1-866-227-7457

Senior Citizen's Lobby   Phone:  1-360-754-0207

Contacts 

Department of Retirement Systems

Web Address:  www.drs.wa.gov        Phone:  360-547-6657

General Question Email:  recep@drs.wa.gov

Account Specific Email:  Log in to (or sign up for) online account access at www.drs.wa.gov/oaa and send a secure email

Deferred Compensation Program

Record keeper:  Empower Retirement

Website:  www.drs.wa.gov/dcp

Phone:  888-327-5596

Email:  dcpinfo@drs.wa.gov

Plan 3 Members

Record keeper:  Empower Retirement

Website:  www.drs.wa.gov/plan3

Phone:  888-327-5596

Email:  savewithwa@empower-retirement.com

VEBA

Website:  www.veba.org

Phone:  888-828-4953