Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

Welcome to DRS

See a list of Retirement Systems we administer.

Interested in saving money for retirement?

Find out more about the state’s Deferred Compensation Program – the flexible, pre-tax savings program designed to make it easy for you to invest in your future.

Summary Annual Financial Report (SAFR) 2007

See the 2007 SAFR

What’s important to keep in mind during the current market conditions

Given the recent fluctuation in the stock markets, it is important to remember the value of investing for the long term. It’s time in the market, rather than timing the market, that has paid off for many investors over time.

Online benefit estimator updated

If you are thinking about retiring early and would like to see if you qualify for the new 2008 Early Retirement Factors, you can now use the DRS Online benefit estimator.

Plan now for your retirement

Are you retiring in the next five years? Register now to attend a free DRS retirement planning seminar.

Online access to your Defined Benefit Account

Now you can view your retirement account information in the middle of the day, or the middle of the night. Available to members and retirees of all retirement systems and plans.

Looking for a new career?

Join our customer-focused, technologically savvy team, where innovation and initiative are commonplace. DRS offers competitive public sector salaries, great benefits, and excellent development opportunities. DRS. It's a great place to work.

Former public employee? You may have funds available to you.

Do a quick online search to see if any funds remain in an inactive account. Search now.

LEOFF Plan 1 medical benefit study

DRS submitted a preliminary study of LEOFF Plan 1 medical benefits to Governor Gregoire in 2007 and is now conducting a more extensive review.

Retirement related links

Links to retirement information on other Web sites.

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