"Retire from your position not your profession"

Organizations for the Retired

Your Retirement (WEA website)

NEA Retired (NEA website)

Teacher Retirement System

School employee pensions are administered through the state's Department of Retirement Systems. Because of the complexity and ever-changing nature of pension rules and procedures, DRS is a good starting point for your search for pension information. Washington Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)

Health Care

School employees retiring in Washington state must either apply for coverage with the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) within 60 days of leaving employment, or apply for a waiver that will allow entry at a later date if you are able to meet the waiver qualifications.Please think carefully about your heath insurance needs post retirement. Currently a subsidy exists within the PEBB that allows members lower insurance premiums for comparable coverage outside the PEBB. More information from WEA...

Link to Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB)