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To join a webinar, select “Join” 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. No need to register! All listed times are Pacific Time. Most webinars include a 30-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session. Some webinars run a bit longer, so we recommend you choose a time when you’ll have 60 minutes available. For more information about joining a webinar, see how to Join a DRS Webinar.
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2021 Nearing Retirement Seminars offered by DRS are available as webinars.
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
During this DRS webinar, we’ll discuss DCP, Washington state’s Deferred Compensation Program. Content includes:
- Minimum deferral amounts: Only $30 a month or 1%
- Income tax reductions
- Overview of investment approaches
- How to make account changes
- When you can withdraw your savings
- And more!
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 at 8:30 am | Join |
| Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at 4 pm | Join |
| Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at 2 pm | Join |
| Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
DCP Distributions
Find out more about withdrawing your funds from the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). Content includes:
- What are my payment options from my DCP account?
- Can I leave my money in DCP?
- Can I complete a rollover or use my balance to purchase service credit?
- And more!
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 at 4 pm | Join |
| Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at 2 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
| Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at 8:30 am | Join |
Plan Choice
Which plan is right for you, Plan 2 or Plan 3? During this DRS webinar, we’ll discuss Plan Choice. Content includes:
- What are the plan similarities and differences?
- What are the benefits of each plan?
- How much will I contribute?
- How can DCP supplement either plan?
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 at 8:30 am | Join |
| Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 at 10 am | Join |
Online Resources
This webinar introduces you to many of the retirement planning tools and resources available on the DRS website. Whether you’re just getting started in your career, you’ve been working for awhile, or you’re nearing the end of your career, you’ll find the help you need to prepare for a successful retirement.
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 at 3:30 pm | Join |
Plan 2: PERS, TRS, SERS
This DRS webinar is for Plan 2 members of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) and School Employees’ Retirement System (SERS). Content includes:
- How much will my benefit be?
- When am I eligible to draw my benefit?
- How can I increase my benefit before retiring?
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 at 8:30 am | Join |
| Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 at 2 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at 2:30 pm | Join |
| Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
| Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at 4 pm | Join |
Disability and Death Benefits (PERS, SERS, TRS)
- What if I need to retire because of a disability?
- What if I die before I retire?
Difficult questions to be sure, but it’s important to know the answers. This webinar will provide you with this information.
| Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
Plan 2: LEOFF, WSPRS, PSERS
This DRS webinar is for Plan 2 members of the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System (LEOFF), Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) and the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS). Content includes:
- How much will my benefit be?
- When am I eligible to draw my benefit?
- How can I increase my benefit before retiring?
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at 2 pm | Join |
Plan 3: PERS, TRS, SERS
This DRS webinar is for Plan 3 members of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) and School Employees’ Retirement System (SERS). Content includes:
- How much will my benefit be?
- When am I eligible to draw my benefit?
- How can I increase my benefit before retiring?
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 at 4 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 at 2 pm | Join |
| Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 at 3:30 pm | Join |
| Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
Plan 3 Distributions
Find out more about Plan 3 withdrawals through this webinar. Content includes:
- What are my payment options from my defined contribution account?
- Can I leave my money in my account?
- Can I complete a rollover or use my balance to purchase an annuity?
- And more!
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at 8:30 am | Join |
| Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at 8:30 am | Join |
| Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at 2:30 pm | Join |
Purchasing an Additional Benefit
Would you like to increase your retirement benefit payment without working longer? In this webinar find out more about purchasing additional service credit and purchasing annuities.
| Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 at 10 am | Join |
| Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at 8:30 am | Join |
| Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at 3:30 pm | Join |
Identity Theft/Protection
Identity theft and fraud are becoming more common. It seems there is a new scam to watch for every day. Find out how to protect your information and avoid scams with this presentation from DFI. Content includes:
- How scam artists trick you into handing over your personal information and money
- How to avoid becoming a fraud victim
- What to do if someone does get your information
| Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at 2 pm | Join |
Investment Basics
Whether you’re new to investing or have been a long-time investor, discover more about the basic principles of investing, such as:
- Setting savings goals
- Considering your time horizon
- Identifying your tolerance for risk
- Diversifying among asset classes
- Periodically updating investment strategies
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at 1 pm | Join |
Early Retirement (PERS, SERS, TRS)
Are you thinking about retiring early? As a Plan 2 or Plan 3 member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), School Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) or Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), you have the option to retire early and begin receiving a monthly benefit once you meet the minimum service requirements. This webinar provides information about some of the things you might want to consider before deciding if early retirement is right for you.
| Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 at 8:30 am | Join |
| Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 at 4 pm | Join |
| Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at 10 am | Join |
| Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at 3:30 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at 2 pm | Join |
Dual Membership
Being a member of more than one DRS retirement plan can seem confusing – especially when it comes to calculating your retirement benefit. And what if you are also a member of a city plan? Content includes:
- How dual membership works
- How your benefit is calculated
- The advantages of dual membership
Note: Participation in DCP does not make you a dual member.
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 at 12:30 pm | Join |
Plan 1: WSPRS
This DRS webinar is for Plan 1 members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS). Content includes:
- How much will my benefit be?
- When am I eligible to draw my benefit?
- How can I increase my benefit before retiring?
View a recorded version of this webinar
| New webinars coming soon |
Getting Ready for Retirement
Are you nearing retirement? This webinar reviews the steps to take to prepare and apply for retirement through DRS. Content will also include decisions you are asked to make during the retirement process.
View a recorded version of this webinar
| New webinars coming soon |
Estimate your benefits
The Benefit Estimator is a tool to help you plan for your future. This webinar shows you how to create and use benefit estimates throughout career to help understand your retirement options.
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 at 4 pm | Join |
Applying for Retirement
Members who are close to retirement might have questions about the application process. This webinar previews the steps to take to formally request an estimate and apply for retirement.
View a recorded version of this webinar
| New webinars coming soon |
Benefit Payment Options at Retirement
When you apply for retirement, you’ll choose from four benefit payment options offered by your plan. This webinar will discuss your options as well as qualifying reasons to change your option after you retire.
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 at 2 pm | Join |
| Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
| Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at 2 pm | Join |
| Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 at 8:30 am | Join |
Returning to Work After Retirement
Thinking about working after retirement? Find out the potential impact to your Plan 2 or Plan 3 benefit if you return to work for an employer covered by one of the state retirement systems. This webinar is for members of Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), School Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) or the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS).
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at 3 pm | Join |
Medicare
As retirement approaches, you’ll want to make some key decisions about your healthcare. Medicare can be an important factor in many of those decisions. If you aren’t familiar with Medicare and other available resources, or if you just want to brush up on the topic, this webcast is for you.
See Social Security’s publication about Medicare. Also see this video about PEBB.
| New webinars coming soon |
Social Security Basics
Learn the answers to the following questions:
- Who receives Social Security benefits?
- What is full retirement age?
- How does age at retirement affect the benefit?
- How is the benefit amount determined?
Note: Have your Social Security Benefit Statement available for this webinar. To access it, open a Social Security Account before the webinar and download your Benefit Statement.
View a recorded version of this webinar
| Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at 11 am | Join |
| Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at 12 pm | Join |
Nearing Retirement Seminar
Per guidance from local health and government officials, Nearing Retirement Seminars offered by DRS are currently available as live online webinars. These half-day sessions are designed for those who plan to retire in the next few years. Be sure to review How to Join a DRS Webinar and join 15 minutes before the session starts. For login or audio assistance, call 360-664-7930.
Also see DRS nearing retirement videos.
To attend, you’ll need a computer with internet access and sound. We recommend you join the webinar 10-15 minutes early to test your connection. If you have a microphone, please mute it after you join the webinar. For assistance in joining a webinar, see how to Join a DRS Webinar.
Persons of disability needing assistance in accessing DRS training, or those needing the information in an alternate format, can call Tina Greene at (360) 664-7005 or TTY Relay Service at 711.
