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The UWM Benefits office recommends that you meet with your benefits specialist three months before your retirement date to review and prepare for the transition of your health benefits into retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact UWM\u2019s Benefits Office (benefits@uwm.edu) to schedule a time to discuss your retirement plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) also provide various online resources to help you plan for your retirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pre-Retirement Workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t
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November 17, 2026<\/td>2:00 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.<\/td>Engelmann Hall, Room 105<\/td><\/td>Register<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 18, 2026<\/td>12:00 P.M. to 1:15 P.M.<\/td>Teams Webinar<\/td><\/td>Register<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pre-Retirement Workshop Presentation Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2026 Pre-Retirement Workshop Presentation<\/a> (PowerPoint)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026 Faculty Pre-Retirement Workshop Presentation<\/a> (PowerPoint)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Faculty Pre-Retirement Workshop Presentation<\/a> (Video)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Retirement Savings Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To learn about the retirement savings plans please see the Retirement Planning webpage below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Insurance Benefits Decision Guide for Retirees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) publishes the booklet below that provides information about health benefits, health plans, and costs for retirees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Insurance Benefits Decision Guide for Retirees<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Join the UWM Retirees Association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Retirement is an opportunity to continue your relationship with the UWM campus community. Through presentations, interest group activities, and communications pertaining to our status as State Retirees\/Annuitants, the UWM Retiree Association (UWMRA) strives to provide information and opportunities for you to engage and enjoy! Visit the website below to learn more about the UWMRA and become a member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UWM Retirees Association<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Retirement Planning Consultants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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TIAA On Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TIAA will be on the UW-Milwaukee campus for one-on-one retirement planning sessions on the following dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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September 16, 2026<\/td>9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.<\/td>Engelmann Hall, Room 208<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Please bring your investment, retirement, and savings statements to your meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSVP today, as space is limited. Register for a session at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n