Retirement

Benefits Actions

Here are some benefits-related actions to consider as you make your retirement plans:

Make sure you are eligible to retire

To retire from Emory University, you must meet certain conditions. View eligibility to retire.

Make an appointment with your Benefits Specialist

You are encouraged to contact the Benefits and Work Life Department at least three months in advance of a pending retirement to allow your Benefits Specialist sufficient time to confirm your eligibility to retire, prepare your retirement packet and arrange for a final meeting.

Use the Retirement Checklist

To ensure you take care of all actions prior to your retirement, use our Retirement Checklist.

Review Retiree Benefits

As a retiree, your benefits will change. Be sure you understand how your benefits will be impacted so that you can make the decisions that are right for you and your family.

Emory offers retirees several benefits including medical, dental and vision. Benefits for retirees fall into two groups: Pre-65 (retirees under the age of 65) and Post-65 (retirees aged 65 and older):

Pre-65 Retirees

Retirees under the age of 65 are eligible to continue medical, dental and/or vision coverage. Retirees also receive life insurance and additional benefits. View Pre-65 Benefits.

Post-65 Retirees

At age 65, retirees will transition from Emory’s medical plan with Aetna to a Medicare health insurance exchange through Via Benefits. Post-65 retirees are also eligible to continue dental and/or vision coverage, either with Emory or through Via Benefits, and to receive life insurance coverage and other benefits. View Post-65 Benefits.

Consider Retirement Transition Programs

Emory offers several Retirement Transition Programs to meet your emotional, financial and other needs as your transition to this new milestone.