ERIP Participants
In most cases, if you are in the ERIP plan, you are an active, benefit-eligible employee first hired on or after 10/1/2012.
Some events on the resources webpage may not be applicable to ERIP participants. Campus Human Resources Generalist will be reaching out to ERIP participants eligible for the VSP via email to discuss resources that will be helpful.
If you're eligible to participate in the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP), there are many resources available to help you understand your options and decide if retirement is right for you.
Self-Service Resources
Before attending a seminar or one-on-one, we recommend you familiarize yourself with what retirement might look like for you by utilizing our self-service resources:
- Review information about the benefits that may be available to you in retirement;
- A personalized pension benefit estimate calculation has been prepared and is available to eligible faculty members. To request a copy, email umhrVSP@umsystem.edu; and
- You may also run additional retirement scenarios in the University of Missouri Pension Benefits Portal.
Support Resources
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In-Person Retirement Planning Seminars
In-person retirement planning seminars provide an overview of the UM Retirement, Disability and Death (RDD) Benefit Plan for those that were hired or vested prior to 10/01/2012. We recommend you print out your personalized retirement estimate and bring it to the seminar. To request a copy, email umhrVSP@umsystem.edu.
| Columbia |
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| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| Feb. 11 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Memorial Union South, Jesse Wrench Auditorium, Room S107 - 518 Hitt Street, Columbia | Register now |
| Feb. 13 | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Med Science Addition, Acuff Auditorium, Room MA217 - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia | Register now |
| Feb. 21 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Med Science Addition, Acuff Auditorium, Room MA217 - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia | Register now |
| Kansas City |
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| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| February 20 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Volker Campus School of Education, Room 115 - 615 E 52nd Street, Kansas City | Register now |
| February 21 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon | Volker Campus Administrative Center, Plaza Room - 5115 Oak Street, Kansas City | Register now |
| Rolla |
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| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| March 5 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Havener Center, St. Pat's Ballroom 206B | Register now |
| March 6 | 10:00 a.m. - noon | Havener Center, Silver/Gold Room 201 | Register now |
| St. Louis |
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| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| February 26 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Social Sciences Business Building, Room 118 (SSB118) - 1 University Avenue, St. Louis | Register now |
| February 27 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon | Social Sciences Business Building, Room 126 (SSB126) - 1 University Avenue, St. Louis | Register now |
Telepresence Retirement Planning Seminars
The telepresence retirement planning seminars provide an overview of the UM Retirement, Disability and Death (RDD) Benefit Plan for those that were hired or vested prior to 10/01/2012. The content presented is the same as the in-person seminar mentioned above. We recommend you print out your personalized retirement estimate prior to the seminar. To request a copy, email umhrVSP@umsystem.edu.
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| February 15 | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | MU Ellis Library 106A | Register now |
| UMKC Admin Center 210 | Register now | ||
| Missouri S&T Curtis Laws Wilson Library 201A | Register now | ||
| UMSL JC Penney 61 | Register now | ||
| March 5 | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | MU Ellis Library 106A | Register now |
| UMKC Admin Center 210 | Register now | ||
| Missouri S&T Curtis Laws Wilson Library 201A | Register now | ||
| UMSL JC Penney 61 | Register now |
One-On-One Retirement Planning Appointments
UM System specialists offer retirement planning appointments for those who need additional support understanding their retirement and the University’s pension plan. We encourage you to attend a retirement planning seminar either in person or via Telepresence prior to your one-on-one. It is important to review your retirement estimate and have any questions written out prior to your appointment. To request a copy of your personalized estimate, email umhrVSP@umsystem.edu.
| To Schedule an Appointment: | Call | |
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| Columbia | umhrVSP@umsystem.edu | (573) 882-2146 |
| Kansas City | (816) 235-1625 | |
| Rolla | (573) 341-6105 | |
| St. Louis | (314) 516-5807 |
Fidelity Retirement Telepresence Seminars
This one-hour session is designed specifically for faculty who are eligible for the 2019 Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) and will cover topics such as: deciding what to do with your workplace savings, making the most of your retirement savings and planning for your lump sum payment.
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| February 18 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | MU Ellis Library 106A | Register now |
| UMKC Admin Center 210 | Register now | ||
| Missouri S&T Curtis Laws Wilson Library 201A | Register now | ||
| UMSL JC Penney 61 | Register now |
Financial Consultations with a Fidelity or TIAA representative
Sign up for a free one-on-one consultation with a retirement expert from Fidelity or TIAA. Fidelity is the administrator for the University’s Voluntary Retirement Plan (VRP). TIAA provides some investment options for the 403(b) plan, which is why you might want to schedule a one-on-one with one of their experts.
For a Fidelity consultation:
- Sign up online
- Call 800-642-7131
For a TIAA consultation (403b Plans only):
- Sign up online
- Call 800-732-8353
Social Security Webcast
This Fidelity webinar provides the latest information on the overall state of Social Security, with specific details on various Social Security claiming strategies, including options for people who are single, divorced or widowed. The webcast also covers when and how to enroll; how to calculate your benefits; and where to find helpful resources.
| Straight Talk about Social Security |
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| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| February 20 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. If you can't attend at that time, you can use the same registeration link to sign up for a replay of the webcast. | Live virtual session (join from any computer) | Register now |
Reviewed 2019-08-05