Retirement Workshops Available for TPAF and PERS Members Beginning in August of 2010, the Division of Pensions and Benefits will begin to hold Retirement Workshops for members of the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

RETIREMENT WORKSHOPS

During the workshops, our representatives will take a step-by-step approach to explain topics that include retirement benefits, beneficiary options, group life insurance, the taxability of your pension, and health benefits in retirement.

· Workshops are designed for TPAF or PERS members who are planning to retire BY THE END OF 2011

· All workshops are being held at the New Jersey Forensic Science Technology Center in Hamilton Township (Mercer County), New Jersey.

· Workshop times will be at either 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. and are currently scheduled for

· August 16, 23 · September 9, 15, 24 and 29

· October 4 and 21

· November 10, 15, 22 and 20

· December 10 and 17 Seating is limited.

Members interested in attending must register online using the link on the Division’s Web site.

Go to: www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions and click the link for “Retirement Workshops”.