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Preparing to Retire
Retiring Under TRS 1 Rules

UNDERSTAND

Eligibility

Under TRS 1, you are eligible for a service retirement if you are:

ACT

  1. Write to TRS requesting a benefit estimate and indicating a retirement date.
  2. Contact the Social Security Office periodically to review your file's accuracy.
  3. Attend a UW Retirement Workshop.
  4. Notify Benefits & Work/Life.
  5. Complete your retirement forms and return to Benefits & Work/Life.
  6. Complete your retiree insurance forms.

Learn More

Contact the Social Security Office periodically to review your file's accuracy.

Refer to the TRS Plan 1 Member Handbook.

See the Department of Retirement Systems -- 2005 Summary Annual Financial Report

Learn about additional retiree benefits

Considering a return to work after retirement? Returning to work after retirement requires a minimum of one full calendar month break in service after retirement, and may require up to 90 days. There are no exceptions. In addition there are restrictions on post-retirement employment. Failure to understand and track post-retirement employment limits can result in the retiree’s loss of pension. Learn more about post-retirement employment rules for Washington State retirees (including UW employees).