Published: October 19, 2009 04:36 pm         

Pre-retirement workshop scheduled for PERF members

The Indiana Public Employees’ Retirement Fund has announced a new round of free pre-retirement workshops offered at locations throughout the state.

The workshops, offered from November through January, are available to members of the PERF fund who are within 18 months of retirement.

The workshop in Terre Haute is scheduled Nov. 19.

While the workshops are offered without charge, seating is limited and members wishing to attend are asked to register online at www.perf.in.gov or by calling PERF toll-free at 1-888-526-1687.

Members may register for either a 9:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. session.

In addition to general information about preparing for retirement, the workshops will offer practical information including:

• A personalized benefit estimate;

• Budget information for retirement;

• Explanation of retirement options;

• Step-by-step instructions for completing a retirement application;

• Information about working after retirement;

• Answers to retirement questions.

The pre-retirement workshops are for members of the main PERF fund. Members of other plans — such as police, firefighters and conservation officers — may contact PERF to schedule an individual counseling session, or they may discuss plan specifics with their employer.