Planning for retirement can be very exciting and stressful all at the same time. You are in the right place to ensure you know how to make a smooth transition.
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#5 – Getting Retirement Ready
Retirement Readiness: Mid Career
Access our planning for retirement guide and video so you know what steps you need to take and when.
Request an estimate of retirement benefits by mailing or faxing a completed form to TRS.
It’s important to familiarize yourself with the services we offer. We also encourage you to consider attending a benefit presentation, individual retirement counseling session, or scheduling an in-person office visit in Austin or a virtual appointment.
There are three ways to get an estimate of your future annuity: refer to your annual member statement received each fall; explore the MyTRS Retirement Estimate calculator; request estimate of retirement benefits by completing the appropriate form.
- TRS-Care Eligibility and Enrollment
- FAQs: TRS-Care Eligibility and Enrollment
- Your TRS Health Care Benefits
- Sign up for a 'Retire Healthy with TRS-Care' webinar to learn about enrolling in TRS-Care and getting acquainted with your health care benefits after retirement.
This depends on whether you paid into Social Security during your work career. Most TRS-covered employers do not pay into Social Security. Contact a Social Security representative to determine your benefits.
Here are some resources to help determine if you’re retirement ready.
Determine if your retirement income will be between 80-90 percent of your pre-retirement income and if it will be enough to cover estimated expenses.
You may want to work longer or purchase service credit. The following resources can help you learn more about possible options.
It’s important to understand your benefit options. This will help you prepare to complete a retirement application.
Regardless of the option you choose, your survivor will receive a death benefit. It is important to name a beneficiary and keep your beneficiary updated.