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To join a webinar, select “Join” 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time (Pacific Time). No need to register! Most webinars are 30-minute presentations followed by 15 minutes for questions. We recommend you choose a time when you’ll have 60 minutes available.
Nearing Retirement Seminars are currently being offered as webinars.
Get to know the plans
Choosing a plan
Which plan is right for you, Plan 2 or Plan 3? Your plan choice is permanent. We’ll cover the following for PERS, TRS and SERS members:
- Plan comparison
- Benefits of each plan
- Contribution amounts
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| Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 12 pm | Join |
| Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 9 am | Join |
DCP
The Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) makes saving for retirement easy. Find out about:
- Flexible contributions
- Tax benefits
- Investment approaches
- Account updates
- Withdrawal options
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| Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 at 12 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at 3 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 9 am | Join |
Plan 2
Let’s talk about the essentials of your plan. We’ll cover:
- Your benefit amount
- Retirement eligibility
- How to increase your retirement income
Plan 2: PERS, TRS, SERS
For Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) and School Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
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| Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at 12 pm | Join |
| Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 3 pm | Join |
Plan 2: LEOFF, WSPRS, PSERS
Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System (LEOFF), Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) and the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).
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| Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 9 am | Join |
Plan 3
Let’s talk about the essentials of your plan. We’ll cover:
- Your benefit amount
- Retirement and withdrawal eligibility
- How to increase your retirement income
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| Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 at 12 pm | Join |
| Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 3 pm | Join |
Multiple plans
Are you a member of more than one DRS retirement pension plan? What about a city plan? We’ll cover:
- What is dual membership?
- Your benefit calculation
- Multiple plan coordination
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| Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 at 10:30 am | Join |
Plan 1
Let’s talk about the essentials of your plan. We’ll cover:
- Your benefit amount
- Retirement eligibility
- How to increase your retirement income
PERS Plan 1
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TRS Plan 1
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WSPRS Plan 1
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Withdrawals and retirement
Early retirement
Are you a PERS, TRS or SERS member thinking about retiring early? We’ll explore your options and cover common questions customers ask when planning for early retirement.
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| Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 at 9 am | Join |
| Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12 pm | Join |
Purchasing an annuity or service credit
Are you interested in permanently increasing your monthly retirement income? Let’s look at purchasing an additional benefit.
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| Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 at 10:30 am | Join |
| Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 3 pm | Join |
| Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 12 pm | Join |
If I knew then what I know now
Best practices are a good thing not only during our working careers, but they are especially important for when we retire. This presentation shares some of the wisdom collected from those who have made that big step.
| Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 at 3 pm | Join |
Getting ready for retirement
Find out the steps you can take to prepare and apply for DRS retirement.
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Applying for retirement
We’ll preview the steps you’ll take to request a formal estimate and apply for retirement online.
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DCP withdrawals
Explore distribution options for your Deferred Compensation Program account.
- Payment options
- Leaving money in DCP
- Purchasing an annuity or service credit
- Rollovers and more
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| Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 at 3 pm | Join |
| Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 9 am | Join |
Plan 3 withdrawals
Explore distribution options for your Plan 3 investment account contributions.
- Payment options
- Leaving money in Plan 3
- Rollover and annuity options
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| Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 at 3 pm | Join |
| Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 12 pm | Join |
Benefit 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.
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| Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 at 12 pm | Join |
| Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 at 9 am | Join |
| Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 3 pm | Join |
Nearing retirement seminar
Retiring in the next few years? DRS half-day retirement seminars are currently being offered online. See the schedule below or visit Seminars for more information.
Also see DRS nearing retirement videos.
Financial wellness
See also Deferred Compensation Program webinar schedule.
Online resources
Explore DRS retirement income tools and resources available at your fingertips! We’ll show you how to find the help you need at all career stages to prepare for a successful retirement.
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| Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 at 12 pm | Join |
Estimate your benefit
Create and use benefit estimates throughout your career to help plan for retirement. We’ll show you how.
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| Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 at 9 am | Join |
Investment basics
DCP and Plan 3 have investment accounts. Find out more about the essentials of investing. We’ll talk about:
- Setting savings goals
- Considering your time horizon
- Identifying your tolerance for risk
- Diversifying among asset classes
- Periodically updating investment strategies
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| Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 at 9 am | Join |
Identity theft and protection
Find out how to protect your information and avoid scams with this presentation from an outside expert at DFI. Content includes:
- How to avoid becoming a fraud victim
- Tricks scam artists use
- What to do if someone steals your information
| New webinars coming soon |
Specialty topics
Medicare
We’ll have an outside expert from SHIBA join us to discuss Medicare basics along with other available healthcare resources. See Social Security’s publication about Medicare. Also see this Health Care video by DRS.
| New webinars coming soon |
Social Security basics
We’ll be joined by an outside expert from Social Security to discuss:
- Who receives Social Security benefits
- How age affects the payment
- How the payment is calculated
You’ll need your Benefit Statement from Social Security prior to this webinar.
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| New webinars coming soon |
Disability and death benefits
For PERS, TRS and SERS members, this webinar provides answers for some tough questions:
- What if I need to retire because of a disability?
- What if I die before I retire?
| New webinars coming soon |
Working after retirement
PERS, TRS and SERS members, 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.
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| Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at 9 am | Join |
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, see how to Join a DRS Webinar.
People with disabilities who need assistance, or those who require an alternate format, contact Tina Greene at 360-664-7005 (TTY 711).
