Catherine Marx, Diane Peterson and Shannon Hoffman

Assistant Retirement Director Catherine Marx will give an overview of the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System (TERS) benefits and options. We will look at the online retirement benefits calculator tool, explore various options and show you how to better estimate your future benefit.

HR Benefits Specialist Diane Peterson will provide an overview of the 457 deferred compensation and HRA VEBA plans. Employees can save and invest in their futures with tax advantages when participating in deferred compensation. The HRA VEBA is a post-separation account-based health plan. The overview will cover general rules and benefit options for eligible employees.

HR Benefits Specialist Shannon Hoffman will discuss post-retirement health care options and eligibility requirements.