Retirement Information

• Full retirement – 30 years of service or 60 years old with 5 years of service (vested)
• Early retirement – 55 years old with 5 years of service (vested) or 25-29 years
• Disability retirement – 5 years of service (vested) or approved accident on the job.You must be on an approved
  • Leave of Absence – pending the approval of your Disability Retirement application.
  • You must continue making payments for your health benefits pending the approval of the Disability Retirement application.

• • • To get information about benefits and to find out where to begin, go to: http://treasury.tn.gov/tcrs/
    • To schedule an appointment or speak with a Retirement Counselor:

• Benefits Estimate Request (send to TCRS if you desire an estimate of earnings)
• It is recommended that you meet with a TCRS Representative/Retirement Counselor
• Application for Service or Early Retirement Benefits

Please return all applicable documents listed below to Cecelia Booker in the HR department (do not fax):

• Intent Letter
• Per TCRS, you must submit your application for Service or Early Retirement Benefits online
• Application for Retiree Health Insurance Enrollment/Change Form
• Change or Beneficiary for Life Benefits
• Copy of Driver’s License or Government issued ID
• Medicare Card showing Part A & Part B enrollment (if applicable)

Benefits to continue at retirement:  (If the above conditions are met)

• Medical Benefit – through MedBen (for pre-65 retirees) - Shared Cost
• Dental Benefits – through Delta Dental (Must have Medical Benefits) - Employee pays 100%
• Vision Benefits – through Davis Vision (Must have Medical Benefits) - Employee pays 100%
• Life Benefits – through Standard Life – 1-time salary up to max $50,000 - Paid by the District

Cancelled at Retirement

• Disability and Cancer policies
• Contributions to Valic
• FSA/Department Childcare policies (please use funds by 8/31)
• Supplemental Life Policies (please ask for a portability form if applicable)