Work/Life
You Retire

There are different steps you need to take during the last few months before you retire:

 

Additional Thoughts
  • You may wish to contact the Staff and Faculty Assistance Program to help you and your family make the transition into retirement.
  • If you're retiring under the Faculty Retirement Incentive Plan, contact the Provost's Office for more information.

 

 At Least Two Months Before Your Planned Retirement Date

  • Review the screen in this Web site that describes the Retiree Medical Plan.
  • Schedule an appointment with a Benefits Counselor in the Benefits Office. During your visit, complete the appropriate paperwork and choose retiree medical coverage.
  • Make appropriate changes to your benefits. For details, click here.

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 30 Days Before You Retire

  • Contact your departmental administrator to let him or her know your retirement date.

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 On Your Last Day of Employment

  • Return your University key(s), pagers, campus card, and any other University property to your departmental administrator.

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