Who should attend: Employees currently participating in a PERS, TRS, SERS or LEOFF Retirement Plan and who expect to retire within the next 12 months. Please contact the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) at to request your retirement estimate and application or visit www.drs.wa.gov. This 3-hour workshop is designed for those retiring within the year and covers the following topics:

• Retirement eligibility
• Completing the DRS and UW retirement applications
• Retiree medical plan choices and enrollment
• Applying for Medicare
• Leave balances and VEBA, if applicable
• Notifying your department about your separation
• Working after retirement