Choosing a plan
If you’re a new public employee, school employee or teacher, you have 90 days to choose between two retirement plans: Plan 2 or Plan 3. The decision you make is permanent, but don’t worry; we have the resources you need to help you select which plan is right for you.
Choose a plan – See what customers say about why they chose one plan over the other.
Comparison chart – Take a quick look at how the plans are similar and different.
Plan choice webinar – Watch this recorded webinar for a 30-minute tour of both plans.
Reasons customers choose each plan
See more Plan 2 insights.
See more Plan 3 insights.
https://www.drs.wa.gov/episode-14-choosing-between-plans-2-and-3/
Which plan is right for you? It really depends on your own journey toward financial independence.
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Once you’ve reached the required age and years of service for your plan, you can apply for your pension retirement through DRS.
