Ready to Retire

If you’re ready to retire, this is the place for you! Here you will find everything you need to ensure you’re set up and ready to go as you move forward with your retirement.

If you have questions about anything found here, please contact Nicole Mitchell at [email protected] or 515-462-5366.

Intent to Retire

Before you can start your retirement journey, you need to fill out the Notice of Intent to Retire form. This needs to be done at least 60 days before your planned retirement date.

Notice of Intent to Retire Form

Road to Retirement Guide

There are a lot of things to keep in mind as you near your retirement date, and this handy guide will help you navigate important steps and deadlines and help answer any questions you might have.

Road to Retirement Guide

Via Benefits

Via Benefits is a free resource that offers you a Medicare marketplace with a variety of individual plan options, along with a benefit advisor to assist and advise you. Click on the button for more information. You can also visit their website: Via Benefits or call them at 888-724-5576.

Via Benefits Information

Pension Calculator

Download our pension calculator spreadsheet and update the data in column "B" to calculate your pension based on age, years of service, and annual pay.

Download Pension Calculator

Helpful Contacts

View a list of contacts and their information.

Retiree Benefit Contacts

Links You Might Need

Helpful Videos

The videos below provide additional helpful information about planning for your retirement.

Master your 401(k) and Retirement Strategy

Road to Retirement 2024 - Pension Power-Up

Decoding Social Security + Medicare

Your Guide to Retiree Healthcare