Heading Into Retirement
Congratulations! Now that you're ready to take the big step, here are a few tips on how you can make the transition smoother with regard to your Stanford benefits.
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Steps For New Retirees
- Contact Stanford Benefits to request a retirement calculation (allow at least eight weeks for your determination).
- Attend a Health Care in Retirement workshop or view the workshop online.
- Review your retiree medical plan options to make your Medical & Life elections and designate your beneficiaries.
- Contact Stanford Benefits to make your benefits selection.
- If you are over age 65 and enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, be sure to complete the documentation. Contact Stanford Benefits for more information.
- Look for your new medical plan ID card in the mail.
- Talk to your accountant or a financial counselor about your TDA, SCRP and/or SRAP funds. Look at our Retirement section for more information.
Turning 65?
If you are still an active employee, nothing changes. However, if you are a retiree and turning age 65, your health benefits will change. See Retiree Health Benefits in the Medical & Life Section to learn more, download the Retirement Checklist or contact Stanford Benefits.
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