Register for Oct. 21, 2017 Pre-Retirement Seminar
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    8:20-10:20am
    Retirement Process Meeting     – PERA Field Rep Shane Linart
    ​Review the retirement application process for the PERA DB program and required forms for PERA retirement along with post-retirement issues.  Michelle Wilcox, District 51 Benefits Specialist will also go over the District 51 retirement process.  ​For employees who are considering retiring in the next few years.
    10:20-12:00pm​
    PERA Care Information Meeting – PERA Field Rep Shane Linart
    Learn important details on the PERACare Health Benefits Program including eligibility, pre-Medicare and Medicare plan choices, prescription benefits, and other topics. Members are encouraged to attend a Benefit Information Meeting prior to attending a PERACare Information Meeting. For anyone nearing retirement and researching health care options.
    12:00-12:45pm
    ​​Social Security information - TBA- Social Security Administration
    The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) affects Social Security benefits for people who work for the school district (and others who don't withhold Social Security).  The Government Pension Offset (GPO) affects Social Security spouse, widow, or widowers benefits of those who work for the school district.  For anyone who is expecting a Social Security benefit for him/herself or spouse and wants to understand how PERA benefits might affect the Social Security benefit.