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TIAA retirement plan transition<\/a><\/h3>\n

Jan. 1, 2026, TIAA became the sole recordkeeper for the UW Retirement Plan and Voluntary Investment Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UW Retirement Plan<\/a><\/h3>\n

Learn about University of Washington Retirement Plan (UWRP), eligibility, enrollment, retirement benefits, and other details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PERS 2 retirement plan<\/a><\/h3>\n

Learn about Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 (PERS 2), eligibility, how to enroll, calculate your retirement benefit, vesting, and other details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PERS 3 retirement plan<\/a><\/h3>\n

Learn about Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 3 (PERS 3), eligibility, how to enroll, calculate your retirement benefit, your contributions, vesting, and other details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TRS 3 retirement plan<\/a><\/h3>\n

Learn about Teachers\u2019 Retirement System Plan 3 (TRS 3), how to enroll, calculate your retirement benefit, vesting, investment options, and other details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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LEOFF 2 retirement plan<\/a><\/h3>\n

Learn about the Law Enforcement Officers\u2019 and Fire Fighters\u2019 (LEOFF) 2 retirement plan, including eligibility, how to enroll, contributions, and other details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PSERS 2 Retirement Plan<\/a><\/h3>\n

Learn about the Public Safety Employee's Retirement System Plan 2 (PSERS 2) retirement plan, including eligibility, enrollment, contributions, and other details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Optional retirement plans<\/a><\/h3>\n

There are two optional retirement plans you can join: UW VIP and the state's deferred compensation program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Managing your annual contributions and IRS limits<\/a><\/h3>\n

Both the UW Retirement Plan (UWRP) and the Voluntary Investment Program (VIP) are 403(b) plans and your participation in both means you must consider your total contributions when calculating the IRS limits. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Consultations and seminars<\/a><\/h3>\n

Get financial advice by either attending a seminar or meeting with an investment professional<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nearing retirement<\/a><\/h3>\n

Continuing your insurance; Registering for retirement workshops; Making a plan for your retirement; Getting a retiree ID card; Cashing out sick leave; Reemployment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Plans closed to new members<\/a><\/h3>\n

Information for existing members of PERS 1, TRS 1, and the UW Supplemental Retirement Plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fund Review Committee for UW retirement plans<\/a><\/h3>\n

The committee is delegated by the Provost to review UWRP and VIP investment performance and provide recommendations in the best interests of plan participants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Internal review and appeals procedure for UWRP, VIP and UWSRP<\/a><\/h3>\n

Learn about the internal review and appeal procedures for raising and resolving issues affecting your benefits under one of the UW retirement plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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