Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

09/07/2026

Our offices will be closed today for Labor Day.

09/04/2026

If you get married after you retire, you may have a one-time opportunity to add your new spouse as a survivor for your pension benefit. But there are specific rules including a timeline for when you need to make the change.

🎙️ Tune in as we talk about what you need to know about marriage, survivor benefits and your pension after retirement. https://www.drs.wa.gov/ep-95-marriage-retirement-podcast/

09/03/2026

Welcome to public service! Did you know you started earning a pension benefit the day you were hired?

Retirement might feel a long way off, but it’s never too early to understand the benefits you’re building. Our beginner’s retirement guide can help you learn the basics of your plan and what to keep in mind as you build your future.

👉 Start with the basics and get to know your benefits: https://www.drs.wa.gov/new-to-drs-newsfeed/

09/01/2026

What kind of investor are you?

Join our free webinar to learn about different investing styles, understand your personal risk tolerance, and explore tools that can help you research investment options for your DCP or Plan 3 account.

Register today and take the next step toward investing with confidence. https://drs.trumba.com/member-events

08/31/2026

Happy Pension Payday! See the payment schedule anytime on the DRS website: www.drs.wa.gov/life/retired/ -payday

08/28/2026

The first step to retirement is requesting an official benefit estimate from us 3 to 12 months prior to your retirement date. See the steps to retire: https://www.drs.wa.gov/life/retire/

08/20/2026

Planning a trip outside Washington? 🌴

If you have PEBB retiree insurance, there are a few things to know before you go. Laura from the Washington State Health Care Authority joins us to explain how your coverage works when you’re traveling and what you can do to prepare.

🎧 Listen to the latest episode and get ready for your next adventure. https://www.drs.wa.gov/ep-94-manage-benefits-traveling-podcast/

08/19/2026

DRS annuities are guaranteed income plans. They're in addition to your pension and not tied to market risk. Unlike some private annuities, you can't outlive them, even if you’ve exhausted your balance. Once purchased, your DRS annuity will pay you monthly for the rest of your life. 😄
Find out more: https://www.drs.wa.gov/good-annuity-2026-newsfeed/

08/15/2026

Investing money for retirement doesn't have to be hard. DCP makes it easy and offers Roth and pretax options. You can contribute to both or either option. Each option affects when your retirement contributions will be taxed.

This is "DCP - Roth & Pretax Options" by Department of Retirement Systems on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

08/13/2026

Many of our members choose to get an annuity in addition to their pension. DRS administers annuities with investments provided by the Washington State Investment Board. Find out more about DRS annuities: https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/annuity/https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/annuity/