We offer informative, helpful seminars designed for members who are within five years of retirement, free of charge.
Seminar overview: Understand the details of your retirement benefits by learning how Social Security, VEBA (Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association), health insurance, deferred compensation and your pension work. The seminar is designed to provide you with a broad range of information you need as you near retirement.
LEOFF Plan 1 and WSPRS Plan 1 benefit information is no longer offered at our seminars. For retirement planning assistance we encourage you to:
Seminars begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Seminar dates are announced in advance and the schedule is updated regularly.
Please be advised that organizations not affiliated with, nor invited by DRS may have information tables at or near the seminar. We hope it will not create a problem during your attendance at the DRS event.
These are group presentations - individual appointments are available by contacting a Retirement Services Analyst by e-mail or by calling 1-800-547-6657 or (360) 664-7000 in the Olympia area.
If you're planning to retire in the next five years, this is the best time to attend.
We host seminars throughout Washington state. Check the schedule for the cities closest to you.
Yes. You are welcome to bring a guest.