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Last updated: July 24, 2023<\/p>\n

After retiring from the UW, you can return to work at the University. While reemployment can be advantageous to both you and the UW, you\u2019re not guaranteed to find a job, and you\u2019ll have to follow the same application procedures as any other candidate.<\/p>\n

The exact policies governing reemployment depend on which retirement plan you have.<\/p>\n

Members of state DRS plans (PERS, TRS, SERS, LEOFF, or WSPRS)<\/h4>\n

If you have a retirement plan that\u2019s managed by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), state law and UW policy govern your reemployment.<\/p>\n

Both state law and UW policy require that you follow all the normal UW procedures while applying for a job. You can\u2019t, for example, make an agreement before retiring that stipulates that you\u2019ll later return to work at UW. Also, while applying for reemployment at UW, you\u2019re required by law to inform the UW that you are retired from a DRS plan.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re reemployed at UW, there are limits to the number of hours you can work. PERS and TRS retirees are limited to 867 hours of employment in a calendar year. Once you reach your annual limit, you have to decide whether or not to continue working.<\/p>\n

Temporary Exception:<\/strong> Effective April 14, 2023 – July 1, 2026, PERS\u00a0 retirees may work for a state agency for up to 1,040 hours per year in a non-administrative position as a licensed nurse while continuing to receive a pension benefit.<\/p>\n

To see reemployment details specific to your retirement plan, visit thinking about working after retirement<\/a> on the DRS website.<\/p>\n

Benefits for re-employed DRS plan members<\/h5>\n

When you return to work at UW after retiring, you\u2019re eligible to participate in Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) benefits if your new position meets PEBB eligibility rules. However, if you exceed the work-hour limits for your DRS plan, your pension may be temporarily suspended. In a benefits-eligible position, you may temporarily defer participation in the PEBB retiree health plan, if you’re previously enrolled in the PEBB retiree coverage.<\/p>\n

UW Retirement Plan members<\/h4>\n

If you retired with the UW Retirement Plan (UWRP) and you want to return to work, UW policy governs your reemployment.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re reemployed at UW, there are limits to the number of hours you can work. You are limited to working a maximum of 40% of full time (for hourly employment this is 835 hours per year) over the plan year, which begins January 1 and ends December 31. This applies to all positions at the UW.<\/p>\n

If you are a retired UW faculty member, please visit the website for Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty<\/span> and see working after retirement<\/a> to understand how your 40% is calculated.<\/p>\n

Benefits for re-employed UWRP members<\/h5>\n

When you return to work at the UW after retiring, you\u2019re eligible to participate in PEBB benefits if your new position meets the PEBB eligibility rules Once you become PEBB benefits eligible, you can defer your PEBB retiree health plan, if you previously enrolled in this plan.<\/p>\n

Social Security<\/h4>\n

If you are receiving Social Security payments, there may be a limit to what you can earn through active employment and still retain your full Social Security income. It is your responsibility to understand and keep track of potential income limitations. For further information, visit the official Social Security website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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