You can estimate your monthly pension payments at any time using the SERS Pension Estimate Calculator in your online SERS account. The calculator allows you to calculate pension estimates based on any future retirement date and most SERS payment options. When you are within two years of your proposed retirement date, you can request an official pension estimate by submitting a Retirement Estimate Request form or by calling your pension specialist at 1.800.633.5461. |
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Preparing to Retire in the Next Year
If you are planning to retire within the next year or two, you will want to schedule a pension counseling meeting with a SERS pension specialist. That will provide you with an opportunity to discuss specifics about your unique situation, including:
Your work history, in the event you have prior service that you could purchase toward your SERS pension
The best date to retire, considering your employer's payroll cycle and tax implications
Health care premium considerations
Federal income tax withholding