Retirement Information
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.
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RETIREE RESOURCES
DRS-WA Department of Retirement Systems Phone: 1-800-547-6657
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