Human Resources

Retiree Checklist

 

‌RETIREMENT PLANNING CHECKLIST

 

Contact NVPERS at 775-687-4200 to request a retirement benefit estimate and application packet. The application packet must be completed to initiate your benefit.

A Pre-Retirement Guide can be found on the NVPERS website at www.nvpers.org

Set a retirement date. This is the date following your last day of employment.

 

Notify your department HR Representative in writing of your impending retirement. Note: The written resignation notice must clearly indicate the last day you will be in paid status.

 

Schedule an appointment at least 30 days prior to your retirement date with a Human Resources Benefits Specialist. The Benefits Specialist will discuss and provide information on the Retiree Health Benefits Program, review health plan options, complete enrollment paperwork and calculate costs.

Benefits Specialist contact information:

Molly Hodges; 325-8111; mahodges@washoecounty.gov

Kristie Harmon; 328-2079; kharmon@washoecounty.gov

Christine Kirkland; 328-2099; ckirkland@washoecounty.gov

 

Review the Frequently Asked Questions for Retirees. If you have further questions, you can also contact a Benefits Specialist.

 

If you have voluntary supplemental insurance policies, contact the vendor to inform them of your impending retirement date. Vendor contact information can be found on the Human Resources website.

 

Review your beneficiary and contact information. For Washoe County provided life insurance, update your beneficiary and/or contact information on ESS; For NVPERS contact information can be found at www.nvpers.org or call 775-687-4200; Voya go to washoeco.beready2retire.com or call 800-584- 6001; American Fidelity and Western Insurance Specialties contact information can be found on the Human Resources website.

 

Contact Payroll at 775-328-2565 or your department HR Representative for questions regarding your final paycheck, changes to your W-4 form or W-2 form distribution.

Retiree Checklist
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