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Crucial Steps for a Smooth Transition into Retirement

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How do I:

Start a Tax-Deferred Investment in a 403(b) SRA and/or 457(b) GSRA

Maximize my Tax-Deferred Investments

Increase, decrease or stop contributions to an existing 403(b) SRA and/or 457(b) GSRA

Update/change my beneficiaries

Find out how much vacation hours I will be paid off when I retire

Find out if I am eligible for a Retirement Service Award

Find out if I am eligible for health insurance after retirement

Contact Retirement Vendors –

TIAA-CREF, Fidelity or MPSERS

Quick Links:

Forms

CMU Retiree & Emeritus Status

Benefits after Retirement

Social Security

Medicare

Commonly Asked Questions
6-12 months 5-8 months 3-4 months 2-3 months 1-2 months

What needs to be done:

  • Check your eligibility for Social Security benefits for yourself and your dependents. To find out more about Social Security benefits, go to our Social Security webpage.
  • Check your eligibility for Medicare benefits for yourself and your dependents. To find out more about Medicare benefits, go to our Medicare webpage.