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
Info about workshops below.
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
Retirement Planning - Saving for Your Financial Future
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
Teacher Retirement System Workshops
TRS New Member & Mid-Career Workshop
For Employees with 0-24 years of service
The Benefits Department will host a TRS New Member & Mid-Career 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 as well as when 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 of 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.
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 is this benefit 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
- Calculating benefits
- Withdrawing your account
- Creditable service including sick leave
- Resources to help you be successful
TRS Pre-Retirement Workshops
For Employees within 2 years of retirement
The Benefits Department will host 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.
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 https://www.trsga.com/