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Ready for retirement? We’re here to help you through the process.

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Joseph B. Atkins, a professor of Journalism retiring from the School of Journalism and New Media delivers a lecture at The Last Lecture event

As you get closer to retirement, we're here to make the process smooth and easy

The Human Resources team will help guide you through every step, from understanding your retirement plan to the paperwork and final details. We’ll help you know what to expect and answer any questions you might have along the way.

How We Can Help

  • Retirement Consultations: We’ll walk you through the entire retirement process and help you with understanding your retirement plan, completing necessary paperwork and preparing for your new chapter.

  • When to Start: It’s a good idea to begin planning 12 to 18 months before your retirement date. This gives you time to get familiar with the process and make the most of your benefits. If you’re thinking about retirement even earlier, we can start discussions and planning to help you feel prepared.

  • Paperwork and Benefits: We assist with all the required forms, from initial applications to insurance paperwork. While we don’t handle Social Security matters, we’ll explain how your insurance coordinates with Medicare and answer any questions you have.

  • Communicating with Your Department: We will help you understand when and what to communicate with your department so they have time to plan for your departure. 

Would you like to meet with us? Contact the HR Benefits team to schedule a consultation. 

Ongoing benefits for retirees

Even when your time at the University has ended, retirees have access to several key benefits, including:

  • Ole Miss Faculty/Staff Retirees Association: This group provides an opportunity for social networking with other University of Mississippi retirees. Learn more about the program’s opportunities by visiting the association website.
  • Dental and Vision Plan: The following providers offer dental and vision benefits to retirees.
  • Discounts: Retirees remain eligible for such perks as discounts on theater and athletic tickets. 
  • Email Account: Emeritus personnel with the University are eligible to maintain an email account. Contact the IT Helpdesk at Weir Hall with questions: (662) 915-5222.
  • Tuition Benefits for Dependents: Dependent scholarships are available to children of employees who retire from the University under the Public Employees’ Retirement System of MS or Optional Retirement Plan. Visit the Office of Financial Aid to learn more. 
  • Parking: Parking decals may be purchased as an annual permit or at a daily rate.
  • Speech and Hearing Clinic: Retirees, their spouse, and dependent children receive a 50% discount on all speech and audiology services and a 10% discount on the purchase of hearing aids. Learn more on the Clinic Services website.