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Retirement & Medicare

Please note: URS does not contract with or endorse any third-party for the purpose of retirement insurance, or investment advising.

We advise members to be wary of providing private financial or other protected information unless certain they're working with a URS representative, call 801-366-7700 to verify.

Open enrollment Nov 4th-22nd is your annual opportunity to review your current benefits selections.

Changes take effect Jan 1. As a reminder, previously waived benefits may not be added, however changes between carriers or to covered dependents is allowed.

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Resources

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Medicare & PEHP Medicare Supplement

If your most recent hire date is prior to December 31, 2012, you may be eligible for a county subsidy for the PEHP Medicare Supplement plan when you turn age 65.

The Benefits Team is unable to give you advice about Medicare eligibility or coverage, but here are several resources.

Not sure about Medicare? Contact 800-633-4227. You may be automatically enrolled in Medicare if you are receiving disability benefits through Social Security OR are receiving Social Security benefits. If you're not sure, we advise you to contact Medicare at the number above or contact County Aging and Adult Services.

PEHP Medicare Supplement Plans and Rates

Follow this link to PEHP.org for more details on Medicare supplement Plans and Rates.
Aging & Adult Services

Medicare.gov

My Medicare Login

Deciding to Enroll?

Nearing Age 65 and Looking for Answers?

Over 65 and Planning to Retire?

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Online Enrollment

Step 1: Contact URS

  • Contact URS 1-3 months before retirement date and request a packet.
  • URS is available to discuss your options at 801-366-7700.
  • URS Also Offers Individual Retirement Planning Sessions are also available through video conferencing or over the phone.

Step 2: Choose Your Retirement Date

  • Work with your Division and the HR Benefits Team regarding your retirement date and review HR Policy 4-900: Retirement.
  • Contact HR Benefits at 385-468-0580 to schedule a retirement meeting to discuss your benefits and next steps in the process.

If you wish to buy out years of service contact URS at 801-366-7770 for a cost calculation

URS Open Enrollment

URS Employee Retirement Guide

Review URS Guide for Employees Who Plan to Retire Soon!!

URS Planning Session Information

Meet one-on-one with a URS Retirement Planning Advisor for custom retirement guidance.

URS Publications

Still have questions About Your Benefits? Find answers at our online library.

Attend a free URS Seminar

Step 1: Contact URS

  • Contact URS 1-3 months before retirement date and request a packet.
  • URS is available to discuss your options at 801-366-7700.

Review the URS Guide for employees who plan to retire soon.

It provides a high-level overview of some of the steps you’ll take and decisions you’ll make as you prepare to retire. 

URS also offers individual retirement planning sessions are also available through video conferencing or over the phone.

Step 2: Choose Your Retirement Date

Work with your Division and the HR Benefits Team regarding your retirement date and review HR Policy 4-900: Retirement.

Contact HR Benefits at 385-468-0580 to schedule a retirement meeting to discuss your benefits and next steps in the process.

Still have questions about your benefits? Find answers at our online library or attend a free URS seminar!

If you wish to buy out years of service

Contact URS at 801-366-7770 for a cost calculation.

Retiring Soon

URS Retirement Guide for Employees

Meet with a URS Retirement Planning Advisor

HR Policy 4-900: Retirement

URS Publications Online Library

URS Member Seminars

Utah Retirement Systems

(801) 366-7770

https://www.urs.org/

Make a Commitment to a Brighter Future

Enough time can turn even modest savers into millionaires. Make a commitment to start investing now in a URS Savings Plan.

URS Savings Plans

Enroll at my URS

Roll Over Old Accounts to URS

Investment Options and Savings Plans

All changes to your retirement need to be made through the URS system.

Please be sure to visit the URS site and login to your account to make changes

Utah Retirement Systems

Former Employees & Retirees

COBRA coverage is offered to employees who leave the County because of voluntary resignation, retirement, or termination from the plan (due to divorce, age, or death of an employee). For more information about COBRA rates, coverage, or how to enroll, contact HR Benefits.

Employees Guide to Health Benefits Under COBRA