Retirement Information Packet

PBCFR

• You MUST pick up your last check in person. You will need to turn in the form that states all uniforms, gear, etc has been returned to get your last check.
• They will also give you your PBCFR personnel file to keep (happy reminiscing).

Deferred Comp 

• Additional information on how to prepare for retirement can be found at https://www.nrsforu.com/iApp/tcm/nrsforu/about/index.jsp
• Need to sign up at least 90 days prior to last work day

  -    Options for distribution – rollover into IRA, etc

Drop Money

• Options and forms can be found at http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/retirement/members/deferred_retirement_option_program_drop

Retirement Paperwork

• Your "Account Information" is updated with your current monthly retirement payment information. Log in to your FRS Online account at the Division of Retirement's secure website (https://www.rol.frs.state.fl.us/login.aspx). After logging in, click on the "Account Information" link to view your payment information. You may also view and update confidential retirement information (including your direct deposit authorization and mailing address) through your FRS Online account.
• Division of Retirement?Retired Payroll Section?PO Box 3090?Tallahassee, FL 32315-3090?Toll free (844) 377-1888?Local area (850) 907-6500?Retirement@dms.MyFlorida.com

Retirement Retirees Page

• This page (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/retirement/retirees) at the Division of Retirement's website (www.frs.MyFlorida.com) has additional resources such as "Forms Used by Retirees", short video clips with helpful information under "FRS Quick Clips", links to the 2014 Schedule of Retirement Benefit Payments, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). You may also click on the Publications link for copies of our Ready. Set. Retire. guide, and FRS Retiree Newsletters (including the July 2014 edition).
•  Please contact your insurance provider for questions relating to your insurance premium deductions.

PBC Retirees

• They meet the first Wednesday of every month for lunch, participate in community support projects, etc
• Join us via email to Vicki Sheppard at rsvp1@me.com
• Join via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/PBCFR.retirees/
• Join Retiree Association at http://www.pbcfr-retiree.org

Certifications

• FF certificate expires in 3 years if not a volunteer or firefighter somewhere in Florida, retention information can be found at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/default.htm#Certifications
• Inspector, Instructor, Live Fire Instructor, Fire & Lifesafety Educator, Hat Mat Tech, Fire Officer certification requirements can be found at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/SFM/BFST/default.htm#Certifications
• Information about EMT, Paramedic recertification can be found at http://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/licensing-and-regulation/emt-paramedics/index.html

PBC Volunteers

• Being a volunteer provides you access to Department computer and direct delivery of training courses to keep certifications current, etc
• Obtain additional information, or join at http://fire-vols.org

Direct Deposit

Update Beneficiaries

• State FRS at http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/retirement/retirees
• DROP at http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/retirement/members/deferred_retirement_option_program_drop

Health Insurance

• Public Safety Officers are eligible for $3,000 tax credit if your health insurance premiums are deducted directly from your pension payment. Additional information can be found at http://www.lacera.com/benefits/retired_member/faq_pub_safety_officer.html
• Have to sign into the FF Benefit Fund one year prior to retirement date

Social Security

• Create your account, calculate your benefits at http://www.ssa.gov

Health &  Wellness Center

• Available for primary care, annual medical physical, body scan, pharmacy, information can be found at http://www.myffbenefits.com

Union membership renewal

-      Members can renew their membership at

http://www.iaff2928.com/index.cfm

Global Entry

-      For those retirees planning on traveling outside the US, consider getting Global Entry to skip long customs lines and expedite your entry back into the U.S. For more information visit

http://www.cbp.gov/global-entry