EVENTS & UPDATES
Throughout the year, Human Resources offers informational seminars and hosts events that pertain to the needs of our employee and retiree population. Below see the latest events we have planned for you.
Benefits Events
Choose a workshop below to register.
Social Security & Medicare Workshop
SSA will cover the following topics:
- When are you eligible to receive Retirement benefits?
- How does Social Security calculate my monthly benefit?
- What tools are available at www.ssa.gov for me to learn about benefits?
- Can I work while receiving Retirement benefits?
- When should I file for Medicare?
Medicare
- Understanding Medicare
- Medicare Basics A, B, C, and D
- Program Updates
- Resources
TBD
Retirement Planning - Saving for Your Financial Future
TBD
USG Benefits in Retirement Workshop
Are you considering retirement? See these important resources to help you as you prepare:
USG Benefits In Retirement
For All retirement-eligible employees
Topics discussed during this workshop include:
- Carrying benefit coverage into retirement
- USG Healthcare Options
- Alight Retiree Healthcare Exchange (For Medicare-Eligible Retirees)
- Paying Benefits Premiums
- Other benefits in Retirement
- Open Enrollment for Retirees
TBD
Teacher Retirement System Workshops
TRS New Member Workshops
For Employees with 0-9 years of service – WebEx
The Benefits Department will host a TRS New Member Workshop for employees that want to learn the basics about TRS membership. As you begin your career in the University System, it is important to plan early for your retirement and stay abreast of new information and legislation that may affect your retirement benefits.
TRS New Member Workshop
For Employees with 0- 9 years of service
Topics discussed during this workshop include:
- Understanding a defined benefit plan
- The four W’s of TRS (Who we are, What we do, When are milestones, Why this benefit is so important)
- Payroll contributions: employee and employer’s
- The importance of being vested
- Service credit: the different types, how/when/why to purchase
- Survivor benefits
- Disability
- Withdrawing your account
- Resources to help you be successful
TBD
TRS Mid-Career Workshops
For Employees with 10-24 years of service - WebEx
As you continue your career in the University System, it is important to revisit your retirement plan and stay abreast of new information and legislation that may affect your retirement benefits. This workshop will provide you with an overview about the services TRS offers, along with an update on what's going on in the retirement arena-both at TRS and in the state legislature.
TRS Mid-Career Workshop
For employees with 10-24 years of service
Topics discussed during this workshop include:
- An overview of TRS services and retirement plans
- Financial overview of TRS
- Vesting
- Withdrawing your TRS service
- The difference between being an active vs. inactive member
- Creditable service, including sick leave
- Death in service
- Calculating your benefit
TBD
TRS Pre-Retirement Workshops
For Employees within 2 years of retirement – WebEx
The Benefits Department will host two (2) TRS Pre-Retirement Workshops for retirement eligible employees. Retirement is within reach and it's time to get serious about it! This workshop will provide you with the information and resources you need to help you map out your retirement plan.
TRS Pre-Retirement Workshop
For retirement-eligible employees
Topics discussed during this workshop include:
- Planning your retirement date, finances, etc.
- The importance of naming beneficiaries
- Calculating your benefit-the benefit formula
- Applying for retirement-easy steps to make your retirement seamless
- Benefit estimates and counseling opportunities
- Legal considerations and financial planning
- Adjusting to retirement
- Resources to help you be successful
To view your personal TRS account, see your current contribution summary, review beneficiaries and run an estimate to calculate your monthly retirement income, please go to www.trsga.com
TBD