At-a-Glance Tools

View the following guides for retirees for an overview of retirement benefits. More information can be found on the Benefits homepage.

Summary Guides

See the summary guides below for all, pre-65, and post-65 retirees. Please review the Retiree Status Eligibility page for specific eligibility based on job type and status.

All Retirees

Pre-65 Retirees

Summary Guides for Pre-65 Retirees
(Current plan year, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)

Post-65 Retirees

2026 Post-65 Retiree Health Care Plans Summary Guide (PDF)
(Current plan year, Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026)

  • This guide includes information about retiring from the University, enrolling in retiree benefits, and more as a Post-65 retiree for calendar year 2026.

 

Additional Information

Read through this checklist (PDF) for eligibility, action steps, and benefit options for faculty and staff nearing retirement.

University of Pittsburgh employees interested in their retirement savings options have the opportunity to listen to Retirement Checks For Life, a free, on-demand virtual webinar hosted by TIAA, which provides an overview of TIAA’s retirement savings options. Please contact a Retirement Savings Consultant to go over your income options.

Access the On-Demand Webinar

Review this overview of Medicare and Social Security benefits available to faculty and staff nearing retirement. Visit the PA Department of Aging website for information regarding Medicare Counseling: PA MEDI Program.

The UPMC Benefit Management Services extend to individuals who are retired or disabled and who are eligible to be participants in University of Pittsburgh Health Care Insurance Programs. This service will also extend to eligible family members.

Resources for retirees include the insurance carriers, Retiree Benefit Service Center, and the University's Benefits Department. Review this helpful list to determine who to contact.

For Benefits Inquiries

Benefits Customer Support
Phone: 833-852-2210
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Submit an inquiry to Benefits

Note: The quickest way to receive assistance if you have a benefits-related inquiry, including the submission of forms or documentation, is by calling 833-852-2210.

Retiree Forms