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- Social Security Enrollment (if applicable): Three months prior to retirement, enroll online at ssa.gov and complete the online Apply for Retirement Benefits.
Medicare Enrollment (if applicable): Three months prior to retirement, enroll online at ssa.gov. Otherwise contact Social Security or go to a local Social Security office to enroll in Medicare Part A and B.
You may be requested by Medicare to prove that you had a group health plan coverage within the last 8-months through SPU or your spouse’s current employment in order to qualify for a special enrollment period outside of Medicare’s annual open enrollment. HR will be able to complete the employer section for proof of group health care coverage.
Review your benefits with the Emeriti Retirement Health Program. Representatives from Emeriti and Aetna will be on campus during the spring for individual appointments. You may also schedule a phone appointment with a TIAA Financial Consultant by calling 800-732-8353.
If you retire prior to age 65, ask Human Resources about our Pre-65 Early Retirement Program for health benefits. You may qualify if you:
- Are age 60 or older, and
- Have worked for SPU for at least 10 years of continuous service.
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