Retirees (for retired members and the beneficiaries and survivors of retired members)
Retirement-Related Links
The links below lead to a few of the many Web sites that provide information and services that may be of interest to retirees:
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
- http://www.aarp.org/
- On this site you can read about Medicare, managed care, Social Security and other senior issues.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administers the Medicare program, and works in partnership with the States to administer Medicaid, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and health insurance portability standards.
- healthfinder®
- An award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. A key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet.
- Internal Revenue Service
- This site provides access and instructions for IRS forms and publications and up-to-date, useful information about tax issues.
- Liberty Mutual auto and home insurance sponsored by PEBB
- The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program offers discounts on auto and home insurance through Liberty Mutual.
- Medicare
- The official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare.
- Social Security Administration
- Information on benefits and who qualifies for them. Find out how much you have paid into Social Security and estimate your future benefits. Find answers to frequently asked questions - such as how to replace you social security card.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Aging
- Includes links to the AOA's Eldercare Locator, health services, Medicare and Medicaid, financial planning, medicines, housing, Social Security and more. A wealth of useful information.
- Washington State Combined Fund Drive
- "Making A World Of Difference," the Combined Fund Drive provides choice, privacy and value to public agency retirees in supporting their favorite charities. This site includes a listing of over 1,600 organizations meeting the criteria for participation.
- Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Aging & Disability Services Administration
- Information about state services for seniors including home care, residential care, medical assistance, mental health, and services for the deaf or disabled.
- Washington State Health Care Authority
- Information about Washington State managed retiree health insurance.