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Preparing to Retire
Retiring Under LEOFF 2 Rules

UNDERSTAND

Under LEOFF 2, you are eligible to retire from active UW service with full retiree rights and privileges at:

ACT

  1. Write to LEOFF requesting a benefit estimate and indicating a retirement date.
  2. Contact the Social Security Office to review your file's accuracy.
  3. Attend a UW Retirement Workshop.
  4. Notify Benefits & Work/Life of your intention to retire.
  5. Complete your retirement forms and return to Benefits & Work/Life.
  6. Complete your retiree insurance forms.

LEARN MORE

Refer to the LEOFF 2 Plan Member Handbook.

Learn about additional UW retiree benefits.

Considering a return to work after retirement? Returning to work after retirement requires a minimum of one full calendar month break in service after retirement, and may require up to 90 days. There are no exceptions. In addition there are restrictions on post-retirement employment. Failure to understand and track post-retirement employment limits can result in the retiree’s loss of pension. Learn more about post-retirement employment rules for State of Washington retirees (including UW employees).