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Retirement

ºìÐÓÖ±²¥app participates in a retirement program underwritten by Teacher's Insurance and Annuity Association and College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA), Fidelity Investments, or a combination of both. Eligibility occurs following the completion of one year of full-time service with the College. After the one-year waiting period, ºìÐÓÖ±²¥app contributes an amount equal to 8% of your base salary.


Retirement Eligibility Status

To attain retired status, an employee must meet one of the following criteria:

• Be age 60 with at least 10 years of service OR
• Have 20 years of service and have reached the age of 55


Retirement Investment Options

Retirement Investment Options

Retirement plan investment options include a defined contribution plan and tax deferred annuity plan, with a streamlined investment lineup of options that includes a diversified mix of best-in-class funds intended to meet the needs of the wide variety of participants. Additionally, IRA contributions and saving for retirement healthcare needs are also available through payroll deduction.


IRA Contributions via payroll

IRA Contributions via payroll

All Dickinson college employees are eligible for IRA deductions through payroll deduction. Traditional or Roth IRA's may enable you to put aside additional funds for each year for the future.


Retiree Healthcare Savings Plan

Retiree Healthcare Savings Plan

The Retiree Healthcare Savings Plan is a tax-advantaged way to save now for health care costs during retirement.


Phased Retirement Program

Phased Retirement Program

Phased retirement is available to full-time faculty and staff who completed 10 years of service and attained age 55 by July 1, of the current fiscal year. To explore this retirement option, schedule an appointment with Human Resource Services.


Fidelity

Fidelity's investment representatives offer individual counseling on campus for financial planning and retirement throughout the year. Visit the Fidelity website to schedule an appointment, view the available investment options with Fidelity, or to explore the financial planning tools available through Fidelity online.


TIAA

TIAA's investment representatives offer individual counseling on campus for financial planning and retirement throughout the year. Visit the TIAA website to schedule an appointment, view the available TIAA investment options or to view free financial education webinars.


Medicare Resources

Medicare Resources

ºìÐÓÖ±²¥app is partnering with Medicare Transition Services, MyRetiree Health and VIA Benefits to help guide you through the various parts of Medicare. Explore and learn more about your Medicare options.


Leaving Dickinson

Leaving Dickinson

What are the next steps as you leave Dickinson? Explore this resource page for a checklist and information for our retirees!