Planning for Retirement
Congratulations, you are about to retire! Your decision to retire is one of the most important decisions you will make in your working career. There are some important steps you need to take, such as completing the necessary forms and making benefit decisions that will affect your retirement.
There are seven key things that each retiree needs to plan for and consider before retiring from the City of Santa Rosa:
CalPERS Retirement
Social Security and Medicare
Retiree Insurance Considerations
Retiree Medical Stipends
Important Dates to Remember
Deferred Compensation
Your Final Paycheck
An employee considering retirement should begin planning at least one year before his or her retirement date. This is especially important in preparing for their CalPERS pension and decisions about healthcare.