Retirees
Programs and Services

Retiree ID Cards

As a retiree, you are encouraged to stay active in the UW community. The Retiree ID Card is the key to accessing UW retiree benefits. The UW Retirement Association provides a complete list of retired faculty and staff benefits, and a print-friendly brochure.

One Retiree ID Card per family is available for use by:

Retired faculty, librarians, and staff, or their surviving spouse;
Spouses of retired faculty, librarians, and staff; and
Surviving spouses of faculty who died before retiring.

To request your card, email Benefits & Work/Life at benefits@u.washington.edu.

You can request a replacement of lost or stolen cards online.

University of Washington Retirement Association

All UW retirees and active employees are invited to join the UW Retirement Association and learn more from the UW Retirement Center.

Working After Retirement

Post-retirement employment limitations are defined by the plan from which you retired. If you are considering returning to work after retirement, review the Return-to -Work Retiree Overview and look at the information for the plan from which you retired.

Access Program for Older Adults

The University waives tuition for Washington residents sixty years or older who wish to attend classes as auditing students. Learn more at the Office of the Registrar.

Elder and Adult Care

Learn about long term care, housing, Medicare, and community-based resources.